Question

Devin had worked for his company for several years and was considered to be a politically savvy employee. After earning several promotions, he became the new president of the company. Nina, a longtime colleague of Devin's, had reported to him back when he was a first-line supervisor. She understood how the human side of the organization worked and made certain that she maintained a direct line of communication with Devin. On the company's organization chart, Nina maintained a lower-level position; but, due to her open line of communication with Devin, she was able to successfully push her agenda. The human side of the organization is synonymous with the

Answer 1

Answer:

informal organization.

Explanation:

An informal organization is the social structure of an institution in which it works  differently from the formal type of organization. In this form of organization social relations are built among the members of same organization or institution. This form of organization functions differently from formal type of organization as it involves building relationships, communities, social network, and emotional connection.

In the given scenario, Nina and Devin shares the informal organizational form of human side. They both work in the same organization and have developed a relationship. Nina has made use of the informal organization to push her agenda. If she would have taken formal organizational form then she would have to work hard to push her agenda and follow the organizational pattern.

Thus the correct answer is informal organization.