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    Assignment of Organizational Behavior Question 5

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    The document discusses organizational structure and the differences between mechanistic and organic structures. [1] A mechanistic structure has specialized individual employees, simple integrating mechanisms based on hierarchy and authority, centralized decision-making, standardization through rules and procedures, and more formal written communication. [2] In contrast, an organic structure has employees that work together in cross-functional teams, complex integrating mechanisms like task forces, decentralized authority, mutual adjustment through face-to-face coordination, less predictable work processes, and more informal verbal communication. [3] The key differences are around specialization, integration, decision-making, communication, and formality.

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    The document discusses organizational structure and the differences between mechanistic and organic structures. [1] A mechanistic structure has specialized individual employees, simple integrating mechanisms based on hierarchy and authority, centralized decision-making, standardization through rules and procedures, and more formal written communication. [2] In contrast, an organic structure has employees that work together in cross-functional teams, complex integrating mechanisms like task forces, decentralized authority, mutual adjustment through face-to-face coordination, less predictable work processes, and more informal verbal communication. [3] The key differences are around specialization, integration, decision-making, communication, and formality.

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    The document discusses organizational structure and the differences between mechanistic and organic structures. [1] A mechanistic structure has specialized individual employees, simple integrating mechanisms based on hierarchy and authority, centralized decision-making, standardization through rules and procedures, and more formal written communication. [2] In contrast, an organic structure has employees that work together in cross-functional teams, complex integrating mechanisms like task forces, decentralized authority, mutual adjustment through face-to-face coordination, less predictable work processes, and more informal verbal communication. [3] The key differences are around specialization, integration, decision-making, communication, and formality.

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    Question # 5: what is Organization structure?

    What is the difference between


    mechanistic and organic structure.

    Organizational Structure:

    An organizational structure is a system that outlines how certain activities are


    directed in order to achieve the goals of an organization. These activities can include
    rules, roles, and responsibilities.

    The organizational structure also determines how information flows between levels


    within the company. For example, in a centralized structure, decisions flow from the
    top down, while in a decentralized structure, decision-making power is distributed
    among various levels of the organization. Having an organizational structure in place
    allows companies to remain efficient and focused.

    Below you can see the difference between Mechanistic and Organic Structure.

    Difference between Mechanistic and Organic Structure.

    S. # Mechanistic Structure Organic Structure.


    Individual Specialization: Joint Specialization:
    01 Employees work separately Employees work together and
    and specialize in one task coordinate tasks
    Simple integrating Complex integrating mechanisms:
    02 mechanisms: Hierarchy of task forces and teams are primary
    authority well-defined integrating mechanisms
    Centralization:
    Decentralization:
    Decision-making kept as high as
    03 Authority to control tasks is delegated.
    possible. Most communication is
    Most communication lateral
    vertical.
    Mutual Adjustment:
    Standardization:
    Face-to-face contact for coordination.
    04 Extensive use made of rules &
    Work process tends to be
    Standard Operating Procedures
    unpredictable
    05 Much written communication Much verbal communication
    Informal status in org based on Informal status based on perceived
    06
    size of empire brilliance
    Organization is a network of Organization is network of persons or
    positions, corresponding to tasks. teams. People work in different
    07
    Typically each person capacities simultaneously and over
    corresponds to one task time
    08 High formalization Low formalization.

    09 Narrow span of control Wide span of control.


    10 Clear chain of command Free flow of information.

    11 Direct supervision Self-managed.

    12 Division of labor Cross functional teams.

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