Formalization

Definitions

The act of formalizing something.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Adhocracy means that the different parts of an organization are temporarily assembled to meet⟳ the requirements and needs which apply⟳ at any particular point⟳ in time. […] [Henry] Mintzberg considers that adhocracy is characterized by an organic structure⟳, a low degree of formalization, a high degree of horizontal work⟳ specialization based on formal training and specialist competence, a tendency to group specialized personnel in functional units to facilitate administration and personal development ("housekeeping purposes"), while employing them in small, market-based project groups in work⟳ organizations.”

CEFR level