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:

Donation

The act of giving something, often money or goods, voluntarily to a cause or individual without expecting anything in return.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals experience discomfort when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, leading them to alter attitudes or behaviors.

Self-perception Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals develop their attitudes and feelings by observing their own behavior and concluding what attitudes must have caused it.

Attitude Changes

Alterations in an individual's outlook, opinions, or feelings towards various aspects of their environment or themselves, often as a result of experiences or new information.