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Business Organisations Lecture 3: Mechanistic and Organic Structures

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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?

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?

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?

To rationalise processes and cut costs Signup and view all the answers

What is a major advantage of having an appropriate organisational structure?

It encourages people to act in ways that support the strategy Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a mechanistic structure?

Rigorous reporting requirements are in place Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of an organic organisational structure?

It has a network structure of contacts Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of an organic structure?

Authority is based on expertise Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary contingency factor that influences the choice of organisational structure?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of contingencies in choosing an organisational structure?

They help in selecting the most appropriate form of structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of a mechanistic organisational structure?

It is more efficient and cost-effective Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of managers in the contingency approach?

To adapt to the contingency factors Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between mechanistic and organic structures?

Mechanistic structures have a vertical hierarchy, while organic structures are more horizontal Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of understanding mechanistic and organic forms of organisational structure?

To compare and contrast mechanistic and organic forms of organisation structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary disadvantage of a mechanistic organisational structure?

It is too rigid and inflexible Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a successful organisation?

It has a good fit between contingency factors and structure Signup and view all the answers