Mechanistic Structures

question 94

Multiple Choice

Mechanistic structures

• A)are conducive to entrepreneurial activity and general innovativeness.
• B)maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• C)enhance intrinsic motivation on the job.
• D)are flexible and react well to change.

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Definitions:

Allocentric

A perspective that prioritizes the group or collective over the self, often emphasizing community and cooperation.

Idiocentric

Characterizing an individualistic orientation or perspective, prioritizing personal goals and values over those of the group.

Reference Group

A group that individuals use as a standard for evaluating themselves and their own behavior, often influencing their beliefs, attitudes, and actions.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which less powerful members of institutions and organizations within a country expect and accept that power is distributed unequally.