THE ORGANIZATION

THEORY

By Drew Stanford II

Introduction

DefinitionTheory: A set of systematic hunches about

the way things work.*

*From A First Look at Communication Theory by Em Griffin, page 4

Introduction

Objective Theories use the Scientific Standards.*

Interpretive Theories use the Interpretive Standards.*

*From A First Look at Communication Theory by Em Griffin,

pages 29-38

Introduction

My Definition:A theory is a suggested explanation of

trends or observable facts that remains conjectural.

Introduction

The Organization Theory: A person who is organized will be more successful in any given situation than a person who is not organized.

Introduction

The Organization Theory is an objective theory.Uses Scientific Standards*

*From A First Look at Communication Theory by Em Griffin,

page 29

HISTORY

History

The Organization Theory has been in process (development) my entire life.

History

I was taught at a very young age that organization leads to success.Parents, Teachers, even Saturday morning

cartoons.

History

In elementary school I learned general or broad organizational conceptsThe Basic Order of things.

○ When to talk.○ When to be quiet.○ When to raise my hand.○ Where things go.

History

In these early years I also learned to organize my own timeHomeworkBaseballLeisureSleep

History

In Middle School and High School when education is more structured, advanced time management became even more important.Different Classes requiring different things.Different Classes at different times.Extracurricular Activities.Learning to Drive.

History

Around this time I decided I wanted to get into filmmaking, furthering my organization skills.When to do what.How to do it.

DEVELOPMENT

Development

I noticed that the more organized I was, the better I did.

I noticed that those who weren’t as prepared weren’t as successful and that those who were more prepared were more successful.

Development

My Organization Theory evolved out of my dad’s parenting.He said “always try you best and you will

have no regrets”.

Development

How could I try my best if I wasn’t prepared and organized?

Development

I have noticed a correlation between organization and success in a classroom.

My experiences have led me to believe that a student who is organized will do better in any given class than one who is not organized.

Development

I then applied this to life in general, and found that organization leads to success.

OBJECTIVE THEORY

Objective Theory

I classified the Organization Theory as an objective theory because it assumes a singular truth and it follows a cause and effect pattern.*The more organized you are the more

successful you will be.

*From A First Look at Communication Theory by Em Griffin, Page 14

Objective Theory

Scientific Standard 1: Explanation of DataThe Organization Theory would help explain

why some people are more successful than others in the same situation. It would explain why some students test better than others in the same class.

Objective Theory

Scientific Standard 1: Explanation of DataWhile there are other factors involved such

as level of intelligence, motivation, etc., the Organization Theory posits that organization directly affects success.

Objective Theory

Scientific Standard 1: Explanation of DataIt may be that their organization allows for

more in depth problem analysis, that it allows them to work more efficiently, or even that their physical organization causes them to create a sort of mental organization.

Objective Theory

Scientific Standard 2: Prediction of Future EventsI believe that, if tested, I would find my

theory to be all around correct, with a few blessed individuals who are capable of success despite having poor organization skills.

Objective Theory

Scientific Standard 2: Prediction of Future EventsIn general, those who are properly

organized will be more successful than their chaotic counterparts.

We should not assume that those who are organized will always be more successful than those who are not organized, as every experiment has anomalies.

Objective Theory

Scientific Standard 3: Relative SimplicityThe Organization Theory is fairly simple,

being only as complicated as it needs to be.It is easily applicable and understood.

Objective Theory

Scientific Standard 4: Hypothesis That Can Be TestedThe Organization Theory could be tested by

quizzing students deemed organized versus students who are disorganized.

Objective Theory

Scientific Standard 4: Hypothesis That Can Be TestedI could also check the GPA’s of each group

of students and weigh the results.

Objective Theory

Scientific Standard 4: Hypothesis That Can Be TestedIf my hypothesis is correct, the test scores

and the GPA’s of the organized students should be higher than those of the disorganized ones.

This theory could be proven false if the disorganized students score higher than the organized students in either tests.

Objective Theory

Scientific Standard 5: Practical UtilityMy theory is inarguably useful.Whether proven correct or false, my theory

could prove useful to people across the world.

Objective Theory

Scientific Standard 5: Practical UtilityIf true, there would be undeniable proof that

organization helps people be successful, allowing them to dedicate their time to preparation.

Objective Theory

Scientific Standard 5: Practical UtilityIf proven false, people can stop wasting time

on organization, as it would be useless.

EXAMPLES

Examples

The Organization Theory can be applied to a plethora of situations.

Examples

SchoolAs stated throughout this presentation, the

organization theory can be easily applied to schoolwork.

Examples

SchoolAccording to the theory, organization will

make a student a better student.When your thoughts, time, etc. are properly

organized your papers, test scores, and grades will be superior.

Examples

SchoolA student with folders or even binders for

specific classes that are neatly organized and easily accessible is more likely to succeed than one who uses one folder for all of his/her schoolwork.

I am by no means claiming one group is “smarter” than the other, merely that they will do better in school.

Examples

TravelingTo have a successful and fun vacation it is

best to be organized.○ Selecting a destination.○ Researching and pricing the trip.○ Organizing what to do when there.○ Organizing passport/visa if necessary.

Examples

TravelingMaking reservations ahead of time.

○ Buying airplane/train/cruise tickets.○ Hotel reservations.○ Pre-buying tickets to popular locations.○ Organizing transportation once there.

Examples

TravelingBefore leaving you must ensure that:

○ Pets are taken care of.○ Newspapers are put on hold.○ Mail is collected.○ Bags are packed.○ Currency is exchanged, if necessary.○ You have time off of work/school.

Examples

FilmmakingOn a more personal note, as an amateur

filmmaker, I need to be organized from the planning stage, throughout execution, all the way to editing.

Examples

FilmmakingWhen making a film, before any shooting

occurs, you have to:○ Organize the story into a script.○ Organize the script into a shooting script or

storyboard.○ Organize the actors, funding, equipment, etc.

Examples

FilmmakingWhile shooting you must:

○ Organize the shooting around the necessary conditions (sunlight, weather, time of day).

○ Organize the shots around the script.○ Organize the specific framing and lighting of

each shot.

Examples

FilmmakingAfter shooting you must:

○ Organize the editing in a way that makes the most sense story-wise.

○ Organize the “look” of the film, including color palette, brightness, saturation, etc.

○ Organize how the film will be distributed.

CONCLUSION

Conclusion

There is an undeniable relationship between organizational skill and success rate.

A person who is organized will be more successful than those who are not organized.

Conclusion

The Organization Theory passes all of the Scientific Standards of a first rate objective theory.

Conclusion

When you lack organization skills, work often does not get finished on time because you forget about important deadlines and details. Simple things are forgotten because they

become out of sight and out of mind.

Conclusion

Organization leads to confidence, because you can feel yourself being more productive, not letting anything go by the wayside.Those who are organized are aware of their

standing and know what needs to be done and when to do it.

Conclusion

In fact, I am not the first to theorize this relationship between organization and success.Everyone from legendary UCLA basketball

coach John Wooden (“Failure to prepare is preparing to fail”) to SCUBA instructors across the Seven Seas (“Plan your dive, dive your plan”) have realized the importance of organization.

Bibliography-Griffin, Em. A First Look at Communication Theory. Seventh ed.

Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2009. Print.

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