What is the difference between an organization and an institution?

Answer by  BookMonger (147)

Both refer to a single entity that works towards a common goal. However, "institution" usually refers to a long-standing or well known establishment where an organization is not necessarily those things.

Answer by  SubhashChander (1773)

An organization is an organised body of persons whereas an institution ia an organization created for a special purpose in mind. Institutions usually remain forever, once established, but the organisations have a shorter tenure as compared to the institutions.