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What is a defining characteristic of the Mechanistic Model?
What is a defining characteristic of the Mechanistic Model?
- High formalization (correct)
- Flexible practices
- Multiple decision makers
- Flat hierarchy
Which term is synonymous with the Organic Model?
Which term is synonymous with the Organic Model?
- Managerial hierarchy
- Bureaucracy
- High formalization
- Boundaryless organization (correct)
What aspect is associated with the Leaner Organization Downsizing?
What aspect is associated with the Leaner Organization Downsizing?
- Empower teams instead of departments
- Closing locations (correct)
- 360-degree performance appraisals
- Replaced by the Mechanistic Model
What is a key feature of the Organic Model's organizational structure?
What is a key feature of the Organic Model's organizational structure?
Which strategy dimension is not mentioned in the text?
Which strategy dimension is not mentioned in the text?
Which type of organizational structure is characterized by routine operating tasks and formal rules and regulations?
Which type of organizational structure is characterized by routine operating tasks and formal rules and regulations?
Which organizational structure type involves the pooling of specialists and dual reporting relations?
Which organizational structure type involves the pooling of specialists and dual reporting relations?
In which type of organizational structure is there little room for innovation and a narrow span of control?
In which type of organizational structure is there little room for innovation and a narrow span of control?
Which organizational structure type is known for being highly centralized and having little or no departmentalization?
Which organizational structure type is known for being highly centralized and having little or no departmentalization?
What type of organization is characterized by eliminating vertical and horizontal boundaries?
What type of organization is characterized by eliminating vertical and horizontal boundaries?
Which organizational structure type is best suited for complex and interdependent tasks but may lead to confusion and conflict?
Which organizational structure type is best suited for complex and interdependent tasks but may lead to confusion and conflict?
What does Organizational Structure define?
What does Organizational Structure define?
What does Work Specification focus on in Organizational Structure?
What does Work Specification focus on in Organizational Structure?
What is Departmentalization in Organizational Structure based on?
What is Departmentalization in Organizational Structure based on?
What is the purpose of Chain of Command in Organizational Structure?
What is the purpose of Chain of Command in Organizational Structure?
How does Span of Control impact an organization according to the text?
How does Span of Control impact an organization according to the text?
What is the difference between Centralization and Decentralization in Organizational Structure?
What is the difference between Centralization and Decentralization in Organizational Structure?
