 Multiple
Organizations
It is precisely the ability to see the same set of
things in different organizations that allows people to uncover
the patterns in the relationships between these things.
--Nathan Shedroff
Any large collection of information may be organized
using multiple methods. This allows for more contingencies
by taking into account people's varied strengths and preferences.
For instance, some directories list names alphabetically, by department
and by location. Product catalogs can group content by use and also
by price.
Remember that users and audiences have diverse
skills and preferences.
Multiple organizations help everyone find things
easier. In addition, even if people understand
the organization, they may not have the correct information. For
example, they may know the street they want to go to, but not where
to find it on a map (this is where street indexes come in handy).
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