Which of the Following Is Typically a Characteristic of the Mechanistic

question 39

Multiple Choice

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

• A)low formalization
• B)rigid departmentalization
• C)decentralized management
• D)wide spans of control
• E)low specialization

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Definitions:

Automatic Stabilizers

Economic policies and programs designed to offset fluctuations in a nation's economic activity without additional government action.

Transfer Payments

Payments made by the government to individuals or groups without receiving any goods or services in return, such as social security or welfare benefits.

Crowd-Out Effect

The phenomenon where increased government spending leads to a reduction in private sector spending and investment, often due to higher interest rates.

Fiscal Policy Measures

entail government actions using taxation and spending policies to influence macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, employment, and economic growth.