In the Context of Organizational Environments, Which of the Following

question 66

Multiple Choice

In the context of organizational environments, which of the following is a difference between mechanistic organizations and organic organizations?

• A) Mechanistic organizations are characterized by broadly defined jobs and responsibilities, whereas organic organizations are characterized by specialized jobs and responsibilities.
• B) Mechanistic organizations work best in stable, unchanging business environments, whereas organic organizations work best in dynamic, changing business environments.
• C) Mechanistic organizations have decentralized authority, whereas organic organizations have centralized authority.
• D) Mechanistic organizations are characterized by loosely defined, frequently changing roles, whereas organic organizations are characterized by precisely defined, unchanging roles.

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Definitions:

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a promisor from retracting a promise when the promisee has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment.

Statute

A written law passed by a legislative body, serving as a rule or principle that must be adhered to.

Firm Offers

In contract law, a promise to keep an offer open for a specified period during which it can't be withdrawn, typically supported by consideration or under UCC rules.

Rejections

The act of refusing to accept, submit to, believe, or make use of something.