Mechanistic Structures Are Partly Characterized by

question 17

Multiple Choice

Mechanistic structures are partly characterized by

• A)low specialization of labor.
• B)fewer hierarchical levels.
• C)unclear chains of command.
• D)narrow spans of control.
• E)low centralization.

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