Organization Design: Mechanistic vs Organic Structure

Mechanistic organizations have a loose structure that allows for rapid changes. True or False?

Functional Structure groups similar occupational specialties together. True or False?

Simple Structure begins as a large business with many departments. True or False?

Organic organizations emphasize high centralization and strict hierarchy. True or False?

Divisional Structure consists of separate business units or divisions, each with limited autonomy. True or False?

Information overload occurs when individuals receive less information than they can process.

Filtering is the deliberate manipulation of information to make it appear more favorable to the sender.

Emotions can significantly influence how we interpret and respond to communication.

Formal communication refers to communication that is not defined by the organization’s structural hierarchy.

Transformational leadership correlates with higher performance, satisfaction, creativity, and lower turnover rates.