Formalization
Formalization is the degree to which jobs within an organization are standardized.
Definitions
According to Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition),
- Formalization. The degree to which jobs within an organization are standardized.
According to Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition),
- Formalization. How standardized an organization's jobs are and the extent to which employee behavior is guided by rules and procedures.
According to the HRBoK Guide,
- Formalization. Structured work roles and rules. The degree to which processes and procedures define job functions and organizational structure.
