Mechanistic Structures Operate Best

question 26

Multiple Choice

Mechanistic structures operate best:

• A)in stable environments.
• B)where employees dislike hierarchy and status.
• C)in rapidly changing environments.
• D)where knowledge management is a competitive advantage to the organization.
• E)where employees perform tasks with high variety and low analyzability.

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Definitions:

Dysfunctional

Behaviors or processes that are counterproductive to an organization's goals or the well-being of its members.

Survivor Syndrome

The emotional and psychological effects experienced by employees who remain after a significant organizational change, such as layoffs.

Transitional Stress

Stress experienced during or following a change in one’s life or environment, often associated with adapting to new circumstances or roles.

Layoff Stress

Layoff stress refers to the psychological strain and anxiety caused by job loss or the threat of losing one's job.