Formalization Formalization Degree of formalization is the extent that roles are independent of specific personal attributes of individuals occupying the roles.
Formalization tries to standardize and regulate behavior.
Diagrams and work flows, org charts are examples. In the rational perspective, organizational structure is an instrument that can be modified to improve performance. Prior formalization can also reduce the stress of trying to build relationships between participants, and make roles and relationships more objective and external to participants. Formalization is an alternative to the information sociometric structure. Formalization allows succession to be routinized and make personal abilities like charisma less critical to performance in a certain role.