Organizational Level: Rules, Protocols and Hierarchies in Groups

Communication that gives order and structure to the community.

The organizational level represents an evolutionary leap from purely instinctive communication.

It manifests itself in social species where individuals interact following a set of rules, protocols and shared evidences that give order and structure to their communication.

It is no longer just a matter of individual survival reactions, but of a system that allows the group to function as a coordinated entity.

This level of communication is what makes the existence of an organized community possible, establishing a framework of behavior that all members recognize and respect, which in turn allows collaboration in complex tasks.

The role of the "alpha" and the chain of command in social species

One of the clearest manifestations of organizational communication is the emergence of hierarchies.

In the structure of many social animal groups, such as wolf packs or ant colonies, there is an "alpha" individual, either male or female, who acts as leader.

From the recognition of this leader, a rigorous chain of command and a clear distribution of functions within the group is established.

This hierarchy is not a simple act of dominance, but a communication system that organizes the group, defines responsibilities and streamlines decision-making for the collective good.

Leadership and the shaping of states and cities

This same organizational principle is the basis on which human civilization has been built.

In man, this level of communication manifests itself directly in the concept of leadership and in the formation of communities, states and cities.

The ability to create and communicate through laws, rules and governance structures is what has allowed us to evolve from small clans to complex societies.

As in other social species, the goal is to adapt the environment to the needs of the group, but on a vastly larger scale.

Our ability to organize ourselves through communicative protocols is, in essence, the backbone of society.

The importance of protocols for group strength

The fundamental purpose of organizational communication, in both animals and humans, is to provide group strength.

A clear set of rules and protocols allows for impressive coordination, enabling the collective to achieve goals that would be unattainable for a single individual.

Think of how a herd of felines can hunt large prey or how a colony of bees operates with astonishing efficiency.

This synergy is only possible thanks to a communication system that aligns everyone's efforts towards a common goal.

Protocols do not limit, but rather enhance the strength of the collective, making it a much more resilient and effective unit.

Summary

The organizational level manifests itself in social species where individuals follow a set of rules and protocols that give order and structure to communication. It allows the group to function as a coordinated entity for complex tasks.

A clear manifestation is the emergence of hierarchies, such as the "alpha" individual in wolf packs. This leadership establishes a chain of command and a distribution of roles that streamlines decision making for the collective good.

The fundamental purpose of organizational communication is to give strength to the group. A clear set of protocols allows for impressive coordination, enabling the collective to achieve goals that would be unattainable for a single individual.