Asa works as an order-taker at Simply Salads, a fast-food restaurant. He does not cook food, or even package the final order, but he does input the order and take payment. Asa reports directly to the shift manager, and he seldom interacts with the general manager. How would you describe the organization of Simply Salads?
A) Organic
B) Integrated
C) Differentiated
D) Narrow
E) Mechanistic

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In a mechanistic organization, authority is centralized, tasks and rules are clearly specified, and employees are closely supervised. Mechanistic organizations are bureaucratic, with rigid rules and top-down communication. Simply Salads is a mechanistic organization.

Asa Works as an Order-Taker at Simply Salads, a Fast-Food