Match the Options Below with the Correct Phrases

question 39

Multiple Choice

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-mechanistic structure

• A)a closed, rigid, formal, and centralized structure of organization
• B)the creation of or change to an organization
• C)unit production technology
• D)an organizational design that simultaneously uses functional and divisional elements
• E)an organizational design grouping departments by products, geography, or customers
• F)an organizational design that consolidates separate functions into a focused group
• G)the overall "expertise" used to transform inputs into outputs within organizations
• H)the technology used to manufacture a large volume of standardized products
• I)an open, flexible, free-flowing, and decentralized structure of organization
• J)a technology using mechanical and chemical processes that excludes employees
• K)an organizational design that relies heavily on external contract services for critical functions
• L)the evolution of an organization
• M)an organizational structure comprised of sales, marketing, production, shipping, and other departments
• N)revolutionizing assembly lines
• O)the primary characteristic of organic organizations
• P)same as mass production technology

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Definitions:

Build-To-Order Manufacturing

A production approach where goods are made only after receiving a customer's order, allowing for high customization but requiring sophisticated planning and operational efficiency.

Environmentally Conscious Materials

Materials chosen and used with consideration for their environmental impact, promoting sustainability and reducing ecological harm.

Multiple Products

Offering a variety of different goods or services within a business to appeal to different customer needs or market segments.

Multiple Market Segments

The process of dividing a target market into distinct subsets of consumers with common needs or characteristics and selecting one or more segments to target with a distinct marketing mix.