Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Mechanistic

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of a mechanistic organization?

• A)Employees are given a very narrow view of the tasks they are to perform.
• B)Employees think more broadly in terms of where their responsibilities lie.
• C)Employees are encouraged to make their own decisions when appropriate.
• D)Employees are encouraged to develop knowledge outside of their specialization.
• E)Lateral communication is encouraged.

---

Definitions:

Mental Categories

Conceptual classifications or groupings of objects, events, or individuals based on common features or properties.

Common Characteristics

refer to traits or features that are shared among individuals within a group, distinguishing them as part of the same category or type.

Language

Language refers to a system of communication that involves the use of words, gestures, or symbols, shared among a community to convey messages and meaning.

Thought

The process of considering, reasoning, or contemplating something.