An organic structure has:
A)a narrow span of control and low formalization.
B)centralized decision making and a wide span of control.
C)decentralized decision making and low formalization.
D)a high degree of formalization and a wide span of control.
E)functional departmentalization and a high degree of formalization.

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An organic structure is characterized by decentralized decision making and low formalization, which allows for greater flexibility, adaptability, and innovation. It typically has a wider span of control than a mechanistic structure, as well as more cross-functional teams and a flatter hierarchy. Option A is incorrect because a narrow span of control would indicate more formalization and less delegation of authority. Option B is incorrect because centralized decision making is a characteristic of a mechanistic structure, while option D is incorrect because a high degree of formalization is also a feature of a mechanistic structure. Option E is incorrect because functional departmentalization is found in both organic and mechanistic structures.

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