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Organisationorganisation is a neologism that does not correspond to a widely recognized organization or established field. In discussions where it appears, it is used either as a descriptive term for the study of how organizations organize other organizations, or as a playful label for a hypothetical umbrella entity.

Definition and scope: As a concept, organisationorganisation can refer to meta-organizational analysis—the governance, coordination, and structuring of networks of organizations. It encompasses inter-organizational relations, governance networks, alliance design, joint ventures, and policy networks. Some writers treat it as a lens for examining how institutional arrangements coordinate activities across multiple actors.

Usage: The term is not standard in peer-reviewed literature. It occurs chiefly in theoretical discussions, speculative writings, or as an illustration of organizational nesting. When used, it is typically a shorthand for meta-level organization concerns rather than a concrete institution.

Etymology and spelling: The term combines organisation with itself, highlighting a focus on the organization of organizations. In British English spelling, the compound is organisationorganisation; the American variant would be organizationorganization.

See also: organizational theory; inter-organizational relations; network governance; meta-organization; governance networks.