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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