Which of the Following Statements About Mechanistic Organizations Is True

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about mechanistic organizations is true?

• A)Mechanistic organizations rely on decentralized authority.
• B)Mechanistic organizations work best in stable, unchanging business environments.
• C)Mechanistic organizations are characterized by horizontal communication based on task knowledge.
• D)Mechanistic organizations have broadly defined jobs.
• E)None of these statements about mechanistic organizations is true.

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Definitions:

Catering Supplies

Items such as utensils, dishes, and food ingredients required for preparing and serving food in catering services.

Jobs

Individual units or batches of work that can be distinguished from each other in a manufacturing or service delivery process.

Supplies Cost

The cost associated with materials and items used in the operation of a business but not directly tied to the products being manufactured or services provided.

Spending Variance

The difference between the actual amount of money spent and the budgeted or planned amount of expenditure.