In certain organizations,the normal procedure for dealing with any matter lying outside the boundaries of one individual's functional responsibility is handled one of two ways. One is to refer it to the point in the system where such responsibility is known to reside. Failing that,the matter is brought before one's superior. What type of organization is described?
A)centralized
B)mechanistic
C)departmentalized
D)organic

Question

In certain organizations,the normal procedure for dealing with any matter lying outside the boundaries of one individual's functional responsibility is handled one of two ways. One is to refer it to the point in the system where such responsibility is known to reside. Failing that,the matter is brought before one's superior. What type of organization is described?
A)centralized  
B)mechanistic  
C)departmentalized  
D)organic

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The organization described is mechanistic. In mechanistic organizations, tasks and responsibilities are clearly defined, and there is a strict hierarchy and procedural approach to addressing issues that fall outside an individual's specific role. This is reflected in the process of referring matters to the appropriate point in the system or escalating them to a superior.

In Certain Organizations,the Normal Procedure for Dealing with Any Matter