2020
DOI: 10.1051/shsconf/20208301062
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The effect of formalization in the enterprise

Abstract: Formalization is one of the pillars of a bureaucratic company. It is manifested by a high number of formally given rules, procedures and written guidelines. These documents guide the way of employees’ conducting and their activities. Precisely defined rules determine the way of work and based on rules the activities are divided among the employees of the company. They feel that the rules are readable, clear and valid for everyone. Research shows a positive correlation between the effectiveness of business acti… Show more

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“…In large companies, internal bureaucracies and clearly defined roles and responsibilities of officials are common. However, limitations inherent to SMEs, such as restricted capacity, logistics and infrastructure (Skorková, 2020), often require CEOs to be involved in multiple aspects of the production process (Brouthers et al. , 1998; Hsu et al.…”
Section: Bibliographic Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In large companies, internal bureaucracies and clearly defined roles and responsibilities of officials are common. However, limitations inherent to SMEs, such as restricted capacity, logistics and infrastructure (Skorková, 2020), often require CEOs to be involved in multiple aspects of the production process (Brouthers et al. , 1998; Hsu et al.…”
Section: Bibliographic Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Formalization greatly impacts worker training and development, ultimately leading to permanent changes in job responsibilities. Formalization also affects workers' obligations from the framework setting (Skorková, 2020). Businesses can create training programs tailored to the specific jobs and competencies required for each person's role by clearly delineating individual job duties.…”
Section: Formalizationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, maintaining the right approach is of the utmost importance as too much emphasis on formalization can be detrimental to an employee's career and may pose specific disadvantages such as inhibition of initiative, creativity, and personal development of personnel (Sievert et al, 2022). Moreover, it can shift towards a mindset more concerned with processes rather than achieving specific objectives, thus making the system vague and rigid (Skorková, 2020).…”
Section: Production Sector Changesmentioning
confidence: 99%