Which one is effective in business, informal or formal?

[Shavkat]

Both of them are possible in business. Sometimes formal way in business can cause delay of imposing something. At some point, informal can be effective once done by others especially during the urgent matter.

 

[Asfa]

I think both combination must be there o much formality leads to fear of talking

 

[cherry123]

The two are needed when it comes to interaction and communication so the two should be adopted

 

[Reedex]

If you're looking for an effective business you cannot actually determine which one is more effective between informal and formal business. it all depends on how you are able to run the business.

 

[flower]

Business should be addressed in a formal manner and that makes a formal acceptable in the business environment.

 

[SHAHID987]

Both way bears it's own importance but if I talk personally then let me say that informal remain more effective and usually gives good result.

 

[jetsaints30]

I think a balanced approach is best in business. You want to be professional and respectful but at the same time, you also want to be approachable and relatable. So maybe a combination of both formal and informal would be the most practical way to go.

 

[Bisolami]

Both of them are possible in business. Sometimes formal way in business can cause delay of imposing something. At some point, informal can be effective once done by others especially during the urgent matter.

It is very necessary to run your business in a formal way so I think formal goes for me

 

[Chibson]

There will be some level of flexibility in any business. both formal and informal have their advantages and disadvantages.

 

[Springtime]

I think a combination of both works best. For negotiation of contracts, the formal way is more appropriate. Informal communication on the other hand helps to build a good relationship between the buyer and seller.

 

[Starmix]

I don't understand what makes a business formal and informal hehe. Do you mean to say that in informal the owner doesn't have petmit to operate hehe.

 

[Chibson]

I think a combination of both works best. For negotiation of contracts, the formal way is more appropriate. Informal communication on the other hand helps to build a good relationship between the buyer and seller.

You are very correct on this. Applying both informal and formal is very important. That is why flexibility in business is needed.

 

[eldavis]

For you to have a stable flow, i believe there needs to be a stable flow of both. There should be time where things can be done and handled informally, while there are also periods where you can do things formally.

 

[IB D]

I think it depends on the disposition of the employees in that organization. In my former workplace, we were mostly informal but formal when there was a need to be formal.

 

[Niyi Briggs]

There needs to be a balance between the both. If you are too formal, the staff would all run away from you. If you are too informal, they might not take you serious.

 

[itermathi]

It depends your workplace and the dressing policy. I worked on summer at a 5 star hotel and oh boy i wish i could have wore a shirt and some crocs instead of a tuxedo.

 

[astutimeliana723]

In my opinion, both are needed, if during working hours then a professional and formal attitude is still needed, if outside working hours we can be relaxed and have light discussions or other informal attitudes that are not related to work.

 

[Chibson]

There needs to be a balance between the both. If you are too formal, the staff would all run away from you. If you are too informal, they might not take you serious.

that is why flexibility in a business venture is always very important and necessary if you want people to continue working in your business. You need to be flexible with your decisions sometimes.

 

[Niyi Briggs]

that is why flexibility in a business venture is always very important and necessary if you want people to continue working in your business. You need to be flexible with your decisions sometimes.

You don't have to be too bossy or autocratic. I had a boss like that. I left her work like it didn't exist. The next minute, she was calling me to come back, I turned her down.

 

[Chibson]

You don't have to be too bossy or autocratic. I had a boss like that. I left her work like it didn't exist. The next minute, she was calling me to come back, I turned her down.

Lol, that is how some people behave. they always feel too bossy and I don't think that is good because a lot of good workers will leave.