ORGANIZATIONS Georgia GPS Standard CTAE-FS-6 Systems: Learners understand a variety of organizational structures and functions. Dr. Frank B. Flanders and Katherine Hudson Georgia CTAE Resource Network Curriculum Office July 2008

Essential Questions What is an organization?What is an organization? What is the history of organizations?What is the history of organizations? What are the purposes of organizations?What are the purposes of organizations? What are the common types of organizations?What are the common types of organizations? What are the benefits of being a member of an organization?What are the benefits of being a member of an organization? How do student organizations in CTAE relate to professional organizations in the career pathways?How do student organizations in CTAE relate to professional organizations in the career pathways?

What is an Organization? An organization is a group ofAn organization is a group of people intentionally organized to accomplish an overall common goal, or set of goals. Organizations should have the following features:Organizations should have the following features: –Vision: where the organization sees itself in 3-5 years –Mission: purposes of the organization –Values: how the organization should conduct itself –Strategic Goals: time-specific objectives that the organization wants to achieve –Strategies: ways the organization will achieve its goals

History of Organizations Sumerian and Egyptian organizations began as early as 4000 B.C.Sumerian and Egyptian organizations began as early as 4000 B.C. The Roman army organized around 700 B.C.The Roman army organized around 700 B.C. Freemasonry (Masons) were a fraternal organization that began around 1300 A.D.Freemasonry (Masons) were a fraternal organization that began around 1300 A.D. Craft guilds began to organize in 1400 A.D.Craft guilds began to organize in 1400 A.D.

Purposes of Organizations To further the interest of their membersTo further the interest of their members A means of getting work doneA means of getting work done To pursue a common goalTo pursue a common goal To share informationTo share information To facilitate peer interactionTo facilitate peer interaction

Common Types of Organizations 1.Cooperative: provides benefits to members –Club/Hobby –Professional –Religious –Educational 2.Pressure: concerned with favorable legislation –Lobby –Professional

Types of Organizations 3.Profit: concerned with business promotion –Trade/Professional –Corporation –Cooperative 4.Service –Volunteer –Not-for-profit –Civic

Benefits of Membership Develop leadership and teamwork skillsDevelop leadership and teamwork skills NetworkingNetworking Access to resources, such as information, certification, or fundsAccess to resources, such as information, certification, or funds Ability to bring about action or changeAbility to bring about action or change Increase knowledge about a subjectIncrease knowledge about a subject Preparation for a careerPreparation for a career Helping other people and the communityHelping other people and the community

An Example of the Power and Benefit of Organizations: Masons The power that organizations can have is demonstrated by one of the world’s oldest and most influential groups – the Masons.The power that organizations can have is demonstrated by one of the world’s oldest and most influential groups – the Masons. About 5 million members all over the world; 2 million in the U.S.About 5 million members all over the world; 2 million in the U.S. Rumors have been around for 250 years suggesting that Masons are so powerful they influence who becomes President of the United States. Many U.S. Presidents were either Masons are had ties to the fraternityRumors have been around for 250 years suggesting that Masons are so powerful they influence who becomes President of the United States. Many U.S. Presidents were either Masons are had ties to the fraternity Freemason’s hall in London

An Example of the Power and Benefit of Organizations: Masons Masons were involved in designingMasons were involved in designing the U.S. dollar bill and one of their symbols, the Eye of Providence, is one of many Masonic icons that can be found on the bill. The dollar bill was approved by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was also a MasonThe dollar bill was approved by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was also a Mason Other famous Masons include:Other famous Masons include: George WashingtonBenjamin FranklinWilliam Shakespeare George WashingtonBenjamin FranklinWilliam Shakespeare MozartVoltairePaul Revere MozartVoltairePaul Revere Mark TwainWinston ChurchillJohn Wayne Mark TwainWinston ChurchillJohn Wayne Prime MinistersSenatorsSupreme Court Justices Prime MinistersSenatorsSupreme Court Justices

Student Organizations Top 10 Benefits to Students 10. Scholarships 9. Resume builder 8. Network with people in the field 7. Chance to participate in hands-on activities 6. College and career preparation 5. Exposure to community service 4. Develop leadership skills 3. Travel and meet new people 2. Participate in competitive events

And the #1 reason to participate in career pathway student organizations…

1. Student organizations in career, technical, and agricultural education allow students to learn and transition to professional organizations in their career pathway!

You should now be able to answer the Essential Questions: What is an organization?What is an organization? What is the history of organizations?What is the history of organizations? What are the purposes of organizations?What are the purposes of organizations? What are the common types of organizations?What are the common types of organizations? What are the benefits of being a member of an organization?What are the benefits of being a member of an organization? How do student organizations in CTAE relate to professional organizations in the career pathways?How do student organizations in CTAE relate to professional organizations in the career pathways?