Question

The informal organisation offers many benefits. Important among them are given below:
(A) Prescribed lines of communication are not followed. Thus, informal organisation leads to faster spread of information as well as quick feedback.
(B) It helps to fulfil the social needs of the members and allows them to find like-minded people. This enhances their job satisfaction since it gives them a sense of belongingness in the organisation.
(C) It contributes towards fulfilment of organisational objectives by compensating for inade-quacies in the formal organisation.(D) Unity of command is maintained through an established chain of command.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), and (D) only
• B. (A), (B), and (C) only
• C. (A), (B), (C), and (D)
• D. (B), (C), and (D) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Understanding the benefits of informal organisations is crucial for analysing business dynamics. Options (A), (B), and (C) accurately represent these benefits.

(A) Informal organisations enable rapid information dissemination and feedback due to their lack of prescribed communication channels.

(B) They satisfy members' social needs, fostering connections with like-minded individuals, which boosts job satisfaction and a sense of belonging.

(C) Informal organisations support organisational objectives by mitigating deficiencies within the formal structure.

Option (D) is incorrect because unity of command is not a characteristic of informal organisations; their structures are flexible and do not adhere to a strict chain of command.

Consequently, options (A), (B), and (C) are the correct benefits of informal organisations.

Options	Conclusion
(A), (B), and (D) only	Incorrect: Does not encompass contributions to organisational objectives.
(A), (B), and (C) only	Correct: Reflects key benefits of informal organisations.
(A), (B), (C), and (D)	Incorrect: Includes (D), which is not a typical feature.
(B), (C), and (D) only	Incorrect: Excludes the benefit of rapid information spread.

In conclusion, the primary benefits of informal organisations are their flexibility, their role in fulfilling social needs, and their contribution to achieving organisational goals, as detailed in options (A), (B), and (C).