According to the work of Burns and Stalker, a(n) __________ organisational design thrives when the external environment is stable, but struggles when the environment is changing and uncertain.

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Burns and Stalker identified two types of organizational structures: mechanistic and organic. A mechanistic organizational design, characterized by rigid hierarchies, fixed duties, and centralized decision-making, is efficient in stable environments but often struggles in rapidly changing or uncertain environments due to its lack of flexibility.

According to the Work of Burns and Stalker, A(n) __________