A ____ organization would more likely have characteristics of a mechanistic organization:
A) decentralized
B) centralized
C) M-Form
D) none of these would have characteristics of an organic organization

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Centralized organizations tend to have more formalization, specialization, and hierarchy, which are characteristics of a mechanistic organization. Decentralized organizations and M-Form organizations tend to have more flexibility, participation, and autonomy, which are characteristics of an organic organization. None of the options is likely to have all the characteristics of either a mechanistic or an organic organization, as most organizations are likely to have some combination of both.

A ____ Organization Would More Likely Have Characteristics of a Mechanistic