Compared to mechanistic designs, organic designs have:

A) personal means of coordination.
B) many rules and procedures to apply to individual components.
C) more centralised authority.
D) very similar means of coordination.
E) narrower spans of control.

Mechanistic Designs

Mechanistic designs are centralised with many rules and procedures, a clear-cut division of labour, narrow spans of control and formal coordination.

Organic Designs

Approaches to structuring organizations that foster decentralization, allowing for quick adaptation and autonomy among teams.

Centralised Authority

An organizational structure where decision-making powers are concentrated at the top levels of management, leading to a more uniform and controlled implementation of policies.