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Which of the following best describes the operating style of an organic organizational structure?
Which of the following best describes the operating style of an organic organizational structure?
- Authority for decisions is based on the expertise of the individual and allowed to vary freely. (correct)
- Authority for decisions is centralized, with superiors making decisions with little reference to subordinates.
- Authority for decisions is based on formally laid down procedures and reluctant to adapt to change.
- Authority for decisions is based on management position and must be uniform and restricted.
In a mechanistic organizational structure, how is on-job behavior typically controlled?
In a mechanistic organizational structure, how is on-job behavior typically controlled?
- Participation and group consensus, with decision-making allowed to vary freely based on expertise.
- Loose informal control, with cooperation and flexibility shaped by the situation and individual character.
- Tight control through sophisticated systems, requiring conformity to procedures and constraints. (correct)
- Minimal control, with emphasis on getting things done unconstrained by procedures.
What best describes the decision-making process in an organic organizational structure?
What best describes the decision-making process in an organic organizational structure?
- Decisions are made by superiors with little reference to subordinates.
- Decisions are made through participation and group consensus, shaped by the situation and expertise. (correct)
- Decisions are centralized and based on management position, with uniform and restricted authority.
- Decisions are based on formally laid down procedures and reluctant to adapt to change.
Which of the following best describes the emphasis of a mechanistic organizational structure?
Which of the following best describes the emphasis of a mechanistic organizational structure?
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In an organic organizational structure, how is information flow typically characterized?
In an organic organizational structure, how is information flow typically characterized?
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