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reorganization
The process of restructuring or rearranging a system, an organization, or a company. The goal is often to increase efficiency, reduce costs, or adapt to new circumstances.
Die Reorganisation der Abteilung soll die Arbeitsabläufe deutlich verbessern.
The reorganization of the department is intended to significantly improve workflows.
The word consists of the prefix 'Re-', which means 'again' or 'new', and the noun 'Organisation' (organization). So a Reorganisation is literally a new organization or re-organization.
Die Firma plant eine komplette Reorganisation ihrer Vertriebsstruktur.
The company is planning a complete reorganization of its sales structure.
'Reorganisation' (reorganization) is often combined with certain verbs. Typical phrases are 'eine Reorganisation durchführen' (to carry out a reorganization), 'eine Reorganisation planen' (to plan a reorganization), or 'eine Reorganisation ankündigen' (to announce a reorganization).
Die Geschäftsführung hat eine umfassende Reorganisation angekündigt.
The management has announced a comprehensive reorganization.
This word belongs to formal language and is used especially in the context of companies, management, and administration. It is rather rare in everyday usage.
Durch die Reorganisation sollen mehrere Abteilungen zusammengelegt werden.
The reorganization is intended to merge several departments.
reform
'die Reform' and 'die Reorganisation' both describe major changes in an existing system or organization. 'Reform' usually emphasizes the political or practical plan to improve something comprehensively. 'Reorganisation' emphasizes the new internal structure, for example new departments, new workflows, or different responsibilities. The words can be confused because both mean change. When the focus is on improving an entire system, 'Reform' fits. When the focus is on restructuring an organization, 'Reorganisation' is more natural.
Nach der Reorganisation arbeitet das Team in drei kleineren Gruppen.
After the reorganization, the team works in three smaller groups.
Die Reform soll das Rentensystem einfacher und gerechter machen.
The reform is intended to make the pension system simpler and fairer.