The __________ emphasizes horizontal specialization, extensive use of personal coordination, and loose rules, policies, and procedures.
A) self-managing bureaucracy
B) mechanistic bureaucracy
C) organic bureaucracy
D) functional bureaucracy
E) departmental bureaucracy

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The characteristics mentioned in the question - horizontal specialization, personal coordination, loose rules and policies - are typical of an organic bureaucracy. Option A, self-managing bureaucracy, is not a commonly used term in organizational theory. Option B, mechanistic bureaucracy, is characterized by vertical specialization, rigid rules and procedures, and formalized communication. Option D, functional bureaucracy, emphasizes vertical specialization but may or may not have loose rules and personal coordination. Option E, departmental bureaucracy, is not a recognized form of bureaucracy in organizational theory.

The __________ Emphasizes Horizontal Specialization, Extensive Use of Personal Coordination