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What is the primary factor that determines the choice between a mechanistic and organic organisational structure?
What is the primary factor that determines the choice between a mechanistic and organic organisational structure?
- The size and age of the organisation
- The contingency factors that influence the organisation (correct)
- The type of product or service being offered
- The personal preference of the manager
What is the characteristic of a mechanistic organisational structure?
What is the characteristic of a mechanistic organisational structure?
- It has a network structure of contacts
- It has a flat organisational hierarchy
- It has a focus on innovation and flexibility
- It has a hierarchical structure of control (correct)
What is the main difference between a unit and small batch production and a large batch and mass production?
What is the main difference between a unit and small batch production and a large batch and mass production?
- The size of the organisation
- The level of departmental interdependence
- The type of product being produced
- The level of technical complexity (correct)
What is the primary role of IT in organisations?
What is the primary role of IT in organisations?
What is a major advantage of having an appropriate organisational structure?
What is a major advantage of having an appropriate organisational structure?
What is a key characteristic of a mechanistic structure?
What is a key characteristic of a mechanistic structure?
What is the characteristic of an organic organisational structure?
What is the characteristic of an organic organisational structure?
What is a characteristic of an organic structure?
What is a characteristic of an organic structure?
What is the primary contingency factor that influences the choice of organisational structure?
What is the primary contingency factor that influences the choice of organisational structure?
What is the role of contingencies in choosing an organisational structure?
What is the role of contingencies in choosing an organisational structure?
What is the primary advantage of a mechanistic organisational structure?
What is the primary advantage of a mechanistic organisational structure?
What is the primary role of managers in the contingency approach?
What is the primary role of managers in the contingency approach?
What is a key difference between mechanistic and organic structures?
What is a key difference between mechanistic and organic structures?
What is the main purpose of understanding mechanistic and organic forms of organisational structure?
What is the main purpose of understanding mechanistic and organic forms of organisational structure?
What is the primary disadvantage of a mechanistic organisational structure?
What is the primary disadvantage of a mechanistic organisational structure?
What is the primary characteristic of a successful organisation?
What is the primary characteristic of a successful organisation?
