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This section will deal with the mechanics of organization—the actual processes or methods of creating and changing the company's organization structure. The problem is essentially that of best utilizing the people and resources presently on hand, as contrasted with the building up of an organization from scratch, described in Part I.

— Ernest Dale

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An organization that is based on pure rationality ignores many facets of human nature.

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