According to Burns and Stalker's Two Organizational Forms, Mechanistic and Organic

question 50

Multiple Choice

According to Burns and Stalker's two organizational forms, mechanistic and organic, their relative merits:

• A)Depend on the activities at stake and the stability of the environment
• B)Are unclear and depend largely on top managers
• C)Are immaterial, since there is no choice involved.
• D)Depend on the technologies employed in the industry

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Definitions:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

The set of competencies that are required for effective performance in a job or task, encompassing theoretical understanding, practical execution, and inherent capabilities.

Tasks, Duties, Responsibilities (TDRs)

Specific elements of a job, including the work one must accomplish, the obligations one must fulfill, and the areas for which one is accountable.

Non-observable Actions

Actions taken by employees or individuals that are not directly visible or measurable by managers or supervisors, often influencing assessments of performance or trust.

Job Extension

Enlarging jobs by combining several relatively simple jobs to form a job with a wider range of tasks.