Mechanistic Structures Operate Best

question 34

Multiple Choice

Mechanistic structures operate best:

• A) in stable environments.
• B) where employees dislike hierarchy and status.
• C) when there is horizontal rather than vertical communication flows.
• 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:

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, crucial for transmitting sound vibrations to the cochlea.

Stirrup

A light frame or ring that holds the foot of a rider, attached to the saddle in horseback riding.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity of the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye, which converts light images into electrical signals sent to the brain.