RATIONALIZATION IN ORGANIZATIONS2 Introduction Rationalization is about reorganizing a company or an organization with an aim to make it more efficient (max weber, 1920). The reorganization could include resizing the company by either expanding or reducing functions, making policy changes and also altering strategies for different products. Rationalization doesn’t focus on one particular area but can be applied in reorganization of various business aspects such as organizational change, culture, services, knowledge and learning, leadership, politics and power among others. An organization should regularly conduct strategic planning and review its purpose, the overall goal and duties of specific people who should conduct certain duties to achieve needed results or to meet the target of the business. Key features of rationalization and how they can be used to improve efficiency Combination Combinations can be used to merge different units which aren’t efficient by themselves or if they are efficient, there are situations that need a change or a combination of the unit with another that’s works best in that situation. Some methods can’t be used throughout the organization due to adverse changes that an organization might undergo through. These varying situations calls for a use of a different method to complement the other one. This ensure that the organization is fully functional regardless of the situation. It eliminates rigidity making sure the best option is optimized to achieve the desired organizational goals. Standardization This involves creating specific procedures that must be followed by an organization. It aims to remove different varieties of options by specifically defining how something should be done or procedures which must be followed. Standardization may include policy making on
