Over time, a tree may bend in the same direction as a prevailing wind in order to lessen strain upon its structure. Organizations evince this adaptive attribute as well for they must fluctuate on a day to day basis as well as progressively changing over time. The next similarity stems directly from the previous attribute; different trees are indigent to different climes, just as organizations vary depending on the locale. While certain pine trees thrive in the cold, dry, high altitude climate, palm trees necessitate the hot, moist tropical climate to which they are suited. In the same way, certain organizations do well in a hectic metropolis, and others are more suited to a gentle, rural environment. .
Trees branch off systematically, each branch providing a significant part to the tree's overall well-being. In the case of organizations, each specific section of organization can be likened to the branch of a tree, for they each contribute their part to the overall well-being. Also, just as many small branches stem from a single larger branch, so too do more specific departments exist within each larger department. Trees react to damage or disease to one of its given parts by diverting resources to either eliminate the diseased section, or to repair the damage. In his discussion of homeostasis, Morgan makes the assertion that organizations are much the same way, they react to negative feedback, whether from within or without, and seek to repair the affected portion as soon as possible (Morgan 40). The many parts of a tree must also mesh together effectively in order to provide a larger cohesive functionality. If the transfer of nutrients or the processing of environment!.
al signals is inadequate or ineffective in a given part of the tree, the entire tree can be adversely affected. In the same way, communication breakdowns within organizations can be devastating, even if isolated to a small section.
