Organizational Structure and Design

Question 1

Mechanistic

Answer 1

high degree of formalization and extensive departmentalization and provide little opportunity for decision making by low-level members of the organization

Question 2

Organic

Answer 2

low degree of formalization and departmentalization and provide ample opportunity for decision making by all members of the organization

Question 3

Organizational strategy

Answer 3

the plan a company uses to achieve their objectives

Question 4

3 dimensions of organizational strategy

Answer 4

• cost minimization
  
  • innovation strategy
  • imitation strategy

Question 5

Cost minimization strategy

Answer 5

encourages tightly controlled costs, no unnecessary innovation or marketing expenses, and strong price cutting, while selling a basic product through established channels

Question 6

Innovation strategy

Answer 6

emphasizes the introduction of new products and services

Question 7

Imitation strategy

Answer 7

uses both the organic and mechanistic structures to achieve its goals