An organization is essentially a separate and distinct group of people (and resources) that have been brought together for a common purpose or objective. Furthermore, the interaction of its members is consciously coordinated toward accomplishing a common objective.” For example, the United
States Air Force is a separate and distinct organizational entity. It has a common objective of providing defense for the country and its resources. The employment of pilots, mechanics, ground crews, and aircraft have all been coordinated toward that objective. A similar description could be made about tactical wings and squadrons and, with slight changes in terminology, we could discuss IBM or US Steel.