In the Context of Organizational Environments, Which of the Following

question 43

Multiple Choice

In the context of organizational environments, which of the following is true of mechanistic organizations?

• A) They are characterized by specialized jobs and responsibilities.
• B) They are characterized by broadly defined jobs and responsibilities.
• C) They are characterized by loosely defined and frequently changing roles.
• D) They are characterized by horizontal communication based on task knowledge.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals found in the brain and nervous system that transmit signals across synapses from one neuron to another.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter associated with pleasure, movement, and attention, crucial for both cognitive and physical functioning.

Schizophrenic Disorder

A long-term mental disorder involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception and inappropriate actions or feelings.