Organizations that operate as efficiency machines and rely heavily on rules, regulations, and standardized tasks are described as __________.
A) organic
B) mechanistic
C) rational
D) virtual
E) flexible

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Organizations that rely heavily on rules and regulations are mechanistic in nature. The mechanistic structure is characterized by strict policies, well-defined roles and responsibilities, centralized decision-making, and hierarchical communication.

Organizations That Operate as Efficiency Machines and Rely Heavily on Rules