This tool presents a checklist of questions regarding organisations, linked to the Integrated Organisation Model. The Integrated Organisation Model (IOM) is a model that can be applied to describe, to analyse and to diagnose organisations. The IOM is an integrated (or integral) model to emphasise the interrelationships of the different elements of an organisation: although the elements can to a certain extent be treated separately, they are all connected to each other and - ideally - in balance. When there is no or no clear fit between the different elements within an organisation, the organisation will not function optimally and the need for organisational change will be (or become) apparent.

What is it?

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The IOM checklist is a list for inspiration and suggestions concerning the elements to look into when analysing an organisation in its context. The aim of the checklist is to assist in analysing an organisation from different points of view; it broadens and deepens ones understanding of the situation. It is not an exhaustive list; it merely triggers to pose new questions. Working with this checklist is therefore referred to as 'Second level of analysis'.

The IOM offers an overall tool to put the various elements of an organisation in their place, be it a government department, a non-government organisation, a local government, a people's organisation or a private enterprise wherever in the world. If you look at organisations using this model you wouldn't overlook the most important elements.