Which of the following is NOT a correct comparison between formal and…

The correct answer is Option (1) → Leadership: In formal organisation managers are leaders, while in informal organisation leaders are chosen by the management.

Option (1) Leadership: In formal organisation managers are leaders, while in informal organisation leaders are chosen by the management. — Not a correct comparison. The first part is right: in a formal organisation, managers are leaders. But in an informal organisation, leaders are chosen by the group, and they may or may not be managers.

Option (2) Origin: Formal organisation arises as a result of company rules and policies, while informal organisation arises as a result of social interaction. — A correct comparison. Formal organisation comes from company rules and policies. Informal organisation grows out of social interaction among employees.

Option (3) Authority: In formal organisation authority arises by virtue of position in management, while in informal organisation it arises out of personal qualities. — A correct comparison. Formal authority comes from a person’s position. Informal authority comes from his personal qualities.

Option (4) Flow of communication: In formal organisation communication takes place through the scalar chain, while in informal organisation it can take place in any direction. — A correct comparison. Formal communication moves through the scalar chain. Informal communication has no planned route, so it can move in any direction.

Note: Comparison tables look like a quick revision aid, and that is why exam setters like them. Give each cell a careful look, not a passing glance.