Organic & Mechanistic Structures

• What does the term "organic structure" refer to in a business context?

  Informal, flexible way of organizing a business
• How does an organic structure affect communication within a business?

  Encourages informal communication among employees
• What is emphasized in organic organizational structures?

  Empowerment and decentralization
• How do organic structures handle change compared to mechanistic structures?

  Organic structures handle change more easily
• What characterizes mechanistic structures in organizations?

  Tall hierarchies with a clear chain of command
• What is a key feature of decision-making in mechanistic structures?

  Decision-making is centralized
• How does communication typically occur in mechanistic organizations?

  Through standardized policies and procedures
• Why might mechanistic structures find it harder to affect change?

  Due to their emphasis on supervision and formality
• What are the main differences between organic and mechanistic structures?

  • Organic Structures:
  • Informal and flexible
  • Emphasizes empowerment and decentralization
  • Easier to handle change
  • Mechanistic Structures:
  • Formal and rigid
  • Centralized decision-making
  • Emphasizes supervision and standardization