Organization
Organization is a word many use loosely, it includes all the behaviour of all participants Others equate it with the total system of social and cultural relationships, while others refer to it as an entreprise But, generally the term organization implies a formalized "Intentional Structure of roles or positions "
"Intentional structure of roles or position:-" People working together to fill certain roles The roles people are asked to fill should be intentionally designed to ensure that required activities are done and to make sure that activities fit together so that people can work smoothly, effectively and efficiently in groups.
Informal organizations:- A network of personal and social relations not established or required by formal organizations but arising spontaneously as people associate with one another These dynamic interpersonal relationships are influenced by the number of people in the group, the actual personnel involved, what the group is concerned with, its changing leadership, and the continuing process of change. Informal organizations eventually emerge as formal organizations
KAFO
Is a Mandingo terminology for organization. Literally meaning coming together
OSUSU
A traditional scheme of saving among women to assist each other A daily, weekly or monthly contribution is made among members who have agreed to undertake this scheme A leader is identified who collects the money and hands it over to one of the members by turn until the whole group benefits. The amount of money paid depends on the individuals in the group and the income they earn. Sometimes the group may decide that the amount of money collected be used to purchase materials to facilitate individual members activities.
ENTREPRENEUR
An entreprising person working within or outside an organization
INTRAPRENEUR
A person who focusses on innovation and creativity and who transforms a dream or an idea into a profitable venture by operating within the organizational environment
"BANA BANA"
A Fish Monger.
"BENTENGO"
A locally made platform usually made up of wooden planks or corrugated iron sheets used for selling, storage or drying fish.
"KORA''
A traditional Gambian Musical instrument with twenty-four strings.
