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3.3.4.1.1 Hybrid character
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Conventional international organization (IGO, INGO, Multinational enterprise) with a blend of
two or more organizational characters are called hybrid organization, i.e. Inter-governmental
profit-making corporations, International profit-making corporations linked to
inter-governmental organizations, Multinational corporations with major governmental
shareholders, International non-profit body created by multinational enterprises, International
non-profit bodies created by inter-governmental organizations
3.3.4.1.2 Dependent character
The organizations in this group are distinguished by various kinds of dependence on parent
organization: the existence of the dependent organization is linked with the survival of parent
organization; the policies, actions and character of the dependent organization is originate from
the parent body and dependent organization may act to achieve the parent body purpose i.e.
Supporting bodies, Staff association, Consultative bodies, Pressure groups, Opposition bodies
etc.
3.3.4.1.3 Semi-autonomous character
The organization in this category enjoys some degree of autonomy despite closely linked with a
particular inter-governmental body or parent organization. Such character is more common with
inter-governmental bodies. For example, World Food Program, World Food Council and
Inter-governmental Oceanographic Commission
3.3.4.1.4 Relationship to leadership
Under this heading all those organizations are grouped, which are characterized by the particular
character of leadership or higher authority. Chartered bodies of religious authorities, Royal
societies in UK or Religious order
3.3.4.1.5 Region based groupings
Regional groupings are evident in those international organizations, which have a large array of
members from several continents. In such organizations members are clustered into regional or
sub-regional groups in order to have an effective management, communication, networking,
interaction, efficiency and setting as well as achievement of objectives. Regional offices of UN
agencies and Asian Football Confederation are the example of region base grouping.