Which of the following would likely be found in mechanistic organisations?
A)wide span of control
B)empowered employees
C)decentralised responsibility
D)few rules and/or regulations
E)standardised job specialties

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Mechanistic organizations are highly structured and bureaucratic with a focus on efficiency and standardization of work processes. This translates into a high degree of job specialization where employees are trained in specific tasks to perform to ensure standardization. Wide span of control, decentralized responsibility, and empowerment of employees are characteristics of organic organizations where flexibility and innovation are highly valued. Few rules and/or regulations may work in an organic structure but may lead to chaos in mechanistic organizations.

Which of the Following Would Likely Be Found in Mechanistic