An Organization & Methods department is essentially advisory and should not have authority to make other departments adopt its recommendations. It is also consultative and cannot investigate any field of activity without an express invitation from whoever is responsible for that activity. It can of course always ask to be invited!

Organization and Methods is basically an examination into all aspects of a clerical organization, its methods and procedures and related activities.

‘Organization and Methods’ can be applied to:

Office equipment: Studying the machines and equipment available, and advising on equipment most suitable.

Office accommodation: Considering requirements for accommodation and how the best use can be made of the space available according to the nature of the work of individuals.