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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
group vs organization
Why is the difference between a group and an organization?
For example,
We usually say gay rights groups, not gay rights organizations.
Thanks!
For example,
We usually say gay rights groups, not gay rights organizations.
Thanks!
Top answer
e. division of power and responsiblities) and strives to achieve goals that individuals acting alone cannot reach.
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- division of power and responsiblities) and strives to achieve goals that individuals acting alone cannot reach.
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Hi,
An organization is a group of people, that has a structure (i.e. division of power and responsiblities) and strives to achieve goals that individuals acting alone cannot reach.
An organization is a group of people, that has a structure (i.e. division of power and responsiblities) and strives to achieve goals that individuals acting alone cannot reach.
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I guess that means calling gay rights groups gay rights organizations is also correct because they are likely to have leaders appointed to carry out the group's missions.
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Is it correct to say then that an organization has 'structure', such as a constitution that must be followed, whereas a 'group' is mainly loosely formed by several individuals. Is there any way an 'organization' can be referred to as a 'group'?
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