Which of the Following Is True of an Organization with a Mechanistic

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of an organization with a mechanistic structure?

• A) The organization uses the structure only when needed-when the organizational environment is unstable.
• B) A mechanistic structure requires more managerial time, money, and effort than an organic structure.
• C) Employees are closely supervised and follow well-defined rules and standard operating procedures.
• D) Authority is decentralized to middle and first-line managers to encourage them to take responsibility.
• E) Here, managers can react more quickly to a changing environment than can managers in an organic structure.

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