Organizations that are mechanical in operation as opposed to organic can best be described by which of the following:
A) Continuous reassessment of tasks and responsibilities through interaction of those involved.
B)Highly differentiated and specialized tasks with precise specification of rights, responsibilities, and methods.
C) Team leadership style, featuring high levels of trust and group problem solving.
D) Coordination and control through hierarchical supervision.
E) Both b and d.

Question

Organizations that are mechanical in operation as opposed to organic can best be described by which of the following:
A) Continuous reassessment of tasks and responsibilities through interaction of those involved. 
B)Highly differentiated and specialized tasks with precise specification of rights, responsibilities, and methods.
C) Team leadership style, featuring high levels of trust and group problem solving.
D) Coordination and control through hierarchical supervision.
E) Both b and d.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Organizations that are mechanical in operation tend to have highly differentiated and specialized tasks with precise specification of rights, responsibilities, and methods (Option B). Additionally, these tasks are coordinated and controlled through hierarchical supervision (Option D). Therefore, the best choice is E, which includes both B and D.

Organizations That Are Mechanical in Operation as Opposed to Organic