👉 In organizational management, a "counterorganization" is an external entity that acts as a rival organization in a company. It can be a competitor, supplier, or even an internal department within the same company. These entities often compete with each other for resources and customers, leading to increased competition and strategic planning. The term comes from the French word "contraste," which means contrast or difference between two things. In organizational management, it refers to the opposing forces that exist in a company, such as
