Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Mechanistic

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of a mechanistic organization?

• A) cross-functional teams
• B) free flow of information
• C) wide spans of control
• D) clear chain of command

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Definitions:

Severe

Describes an intense, harsh, or serious degree of something, often used in reference to conditions, punishments, or diseases.

Conversion

The unauthorized act of possessing or dealing with someone else's property as if it were one's own, which can lead to a tort claim for damages.

Theft

The illegal taking of another person’s property without their consent with the intent to permanently deprive them of it.

Gertz Negligence

Refers to a standard established in the U.S. Supreme Court case Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., requiring a showing of negligence to recover for defamation in certain circumstances.