The informal organization makes the formal organization come alive. The informal organization consists of informal networks. These networks can help the supervisor if they influence employees to perform at higher levels or they can hinder performance if they interfere with supervision. Please respond to all of the following prompts:
What are the advantages of an informal organization? What are the challenges?
How can the supervisor foster cooperation with informal groups and their leaders?
How can the leader(s) of the informal organization help the supervisor achieve departmental goals? How can they hinder their attainment?