Short organizational life cycles put more pressure on the organization to:
A)be mechanistic in its design.
B)avoid formalization.
C)adopt a tall organizational structure.
D)be both flexible and efficient.

Question

Short organizational life cycles put more pressure on the organization to:​
A)​be mechanistic in its design.
B)​avoid formalization.
C)​adopt a tall organizational structure.
D)​be both flexible and efficient.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Short organizational life cycles require organizations to be both flexible and efficient in order to adapt quickly to changing environments and remain competitive. Mechanistic designs and tall structures may hinder flexibility, while avoiding formalization may lead to chaos and lack of direction.

Short Organizational Life Cycles Put More Pressure on the Organization