Mechanistic Structures Operate Best

question 19

Multiple Choice

Mechanistic structures operate best:

• A)in stable environments.
• B)where employees dislike hierarchy and status.
• C)when there are horizontal rather than vertical communication flows.
• D)where knowledge management is a competitive advantage to the organization.
• E)where employees perform tasks with high variability and low analyzability.

---

Definitions:

Process Capability Index

A statistical measure of a process's ability to produce output within specified limits, reflecting the process's performance and capability.

Specifications

Specifications are detailed descriptions and criteria given for materials, products, or processes to ensure quality, performance, and compliance with standards.

Process Capability Index

A statistical measure that assesses the ability of a process to produce output within specified limits.

Specification Limits

The defined range of acceptable values for a product’s dimensions, performance, or other measurable quality.