An organization (or organisation — see spelling differences) is a social arrangement which pursues collective goals, controls its own performance, and has a boundary separating it from its environment. The word itself is derived from the Greek word ὄργανον (organon [itself derived from the better-known word ἔργον ergon - work; deed - > ergonomics, etc]) meaning tool.

In the social sciences, organizations are studied by researchers from several disciplines, the most common of which are sociology, economics, political science, psychology, management, and organizational communication. The broad area is commonly referred to as organizational studies, organizational behavior or organization analysis. Therefore, a number of different theories and perspectives exist, some of which are compatible,

• Organization – process-related: an entity is being (re-)organized (organization as task or action).
• Organization – functional: organization as a function of how entities like businesses or state authorities are used (organization as a permanent structure).
• Organization – institutional: an entity is an organization (organization as an actual purposeful structure within a social context)

• Association of New Zealand Embroiderers Guild
  anzeg.org.nz
  To communicate, educate, promote and preserve the artistry and craftsmanship of embroidery and in doing so enjoy the fellowship of like-minded people.
• The Embroiderers' Guild of South Australia Inc.
  embguildsa.org.au
  To promote the practice, study and appreciation of embroidery in all its forms and to encourage excellence by practice and example.
• The Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc
  egausa.org
  Non-profit embroidery guild was founded to foster high standards of excellence in the practice of the art of embroidery, and to develop an active program of education and study to meet the needs of its members.