According to the Woodward studies,
A)successful firms using continuous- process technology had mechanistic structures.
B)successful firms using mass production technology had organic structures.
C)size is the most important determinant of organizational structure.
D)differences in structure across technologies appeared to be associated with organizational effectiveness.

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The Woodward studies found that differences in organizational structure across different types of technology (such as unit, mass, and continuous-process production) were associated with organizational effectiveness, indicating that the fit between technology and structure is important.

According to the Woodward Studies