Burns and Stalker investigated industrial companies in England and Scotland to establish how changes in the technological and market environments affected orga-nization structure and the management process. The authors categorized firms along the dimension of:

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Burns and Stalker's research led to the categorization of firms along the dimension of mechanistic vs. organic structures. Mechanistic structures are more hierarchical and rigid, suitable for stable environments, while organic structures are more flexible and adaptable, fitting for changing environments.

Burns and Stalker Investigated Industrial Companies in England and Scotland