A Mechanistic Organization Has Which of the Following Characteristics

question 58

Multiple Choice

A mechanistic organization has which of the following characteristics?

• A) low job specialization
• B) a short chain of command
• C) few levels of management
• D) centralized decision making

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers to over-emphasize personality traits and under-emphasize situational factors when explaining other peoples' behavior.

Moderator

A variable that affects the strength or direction of the relationship between an independent and a dependent variable in statistical analyses.

Debate Topic

A point of discussion chosen for a structured exchange of arguments and counterarguments between parties with differing views.

Arguments

Reasons or sets of reasons provided to persuade others that an action or idea is right or wrong.