A mechanistic structure can be characterised by all of the following EXCEPT
A) it is primarily hierarchical.
B) communication is typically vertical.
C) knowledge is concentrated at the top.
D) instructions come from the boss.
E) a high focus on adaptability.

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Mechanistic structures are known for their rigidity and lack of adaptability, so a high focus on adaptability would be contradictory to this type of structure. The other options (A-D) are all true characteristics of a mechanistic structure.

A Mechanistic Structure Can Be Characterised by All of the Following