Burns and Stalker, in their study of British industrial firms, found that as an organisation's environment changed from stable to unstable with rapid change and uncertainty, the organisation changed from:

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Burns and Stalker's research indicated that organizations in more stable environments tend to have mechanistic structures characterized by clear hierarchies, rigid procedures, and well-defined roles. In contrast, those in unstable, rapidly changing environments tend to adopt more organic structures, which are flexible, have less formal procedures, and encourage more communication and collaboration among employees. This allows them to respond more quickly to changes in the environment.

Burns and Stalker, in Their Study of British Industrial Firms