Global competition, accelerated product development by competitors, and increased demands by customers for better service have encouraged organizations to become more __________.
A) organic
B) mechanistic
C) centralized
D) formalized
E) bureaucratic

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The traits listed in the question (global competition, accelerated product development, increased demands for better service) all point towards the need for organizations to become more flexible and adaptable. These are traits of organic structures, which tend to be less hierarchical and more team-oriented. Therefore, choice A (organic) is the best answer. The other choices (mechanistic, centralized, formalized, and bureaucratic) are all features of more structured, hierarchical organizational designs that may be less suited to the challenges listed in the question.

Global Competition, Accelerated Product Development by Competitors, and Increased Demands