The formal organisation can be better understood by a study of its features which are as follows: (A) It specifies the relationships among various job positions and the nature of their inter relationship. (B) It is a means to achieve the objectives specified in the plans, as it lays down rules and procedures essential for their achievement. (C) Independent channels of communication without specified direction of flow of information are developed by group members. (D) It is deliberately designed by the top management to facilitate the smooth functioning of the organisation. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Formal organizations define established relationships and rules. While (A), (B), and (D) describe these features, (C) refers to informal communication, which is not a feature of formal organization.