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Intraorganizational processes: The following table shows the differences between companies as they become more organic or more mechanistic

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Intraorganizational processes:

The following table shows the differences between companies as they become more organic or more mechanistic. You can use the slider on the left to highlight characteristics for a particular structure.

Use the table to answer the questions that follow.

Mechanistic Structure Chain of Command Communication Flow Span of Management Decision Making Vertical Functional Long Vertical Narrow Centralized Divisional Long Vertical Narrow Centralized Matrix Dual Vertical & Horizontal Decentralized Narrow Short Team-Based Horizontal Broad Decentralized Organic Virtual Network Short Horizontal Broad Decentralized
1) As an organization becomes more organic, its communication flow becomes--------------

2) Banks are good examples of-----------------because each location operates independently, but contributes to the common good of the organization.

sequential interdependence

pooled interdependence

reciprocal interdependence

3) A company ----------------completely redesigns its work processes, hoping for dramatic improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of the  undergoing organization.

empowerment

reengineering

departmentalization