Compare and contrast your experience of being in informal organisations (such as groups of friends) and formal organisations (such as schools and universities).

1 How was authority distributed?

2 How was it decided who would have which role?

3 How successful were the organisations in achieving their aims?

4 What are the strengths and weaknesses of the different styles of organisation?

5 What type of organisation structure would be most suitable for a company that practises progressive HRM?