Purpose – This study is designed to examine strategic planning practices in Jordanian manufacturing organizations (JMOs). Two issues are of primary concern here. The first is related to the extent of using strategic planning in JMOs, while the second issue is concerned with the infrastructure...

Informal work‐groups are described, and their characteristics and development are discussed. They are compared with formal groups which are defined by the structure of the organisation and an individual′s role within that structure. Informal groups will always occur in any organisation; so...

It is argued that no one can ignore the existence of informal groups within formal organisations. They perform necessary functions and satisfy human needs. The role of the leader to achieve co‐operation between the formal and informal organisations, thereby encouraging group goals and company...