What is organizing?

• A. The process of setting goals
• B. The process of arranging the pattern of work relationships
• C. The act of leading people
• D. The measurement of performance

Answer: (B)

Organizing is about putting the plan into a workable structure. It involves arranging tasks, people, and resources into a pattern of relationships and responsibilities. This means assigning activities, grouping jobs into departments or units, establishing the chain of command, and granting the authority needed to make decisions. The result is a coordinated framework that shows who does what, who reports to whom, and how work flows so goals can be achieved efficiently.

This focus on structuring roles and relationships is what distinguishes organizing from setting goals (planning), leading people (directing), or measuring performance (controlling). The option that describes arranging the pattern of work relationships captures this essential idea.