Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of a Mechanistic

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mechanistic organizational structure?

• A)They have centralized authority
• B)They are appropriate in dynamic environments
• C)They have vertical communication flows
• D)They have strict rules and procedures
• E)They are hierarchical

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