Mechanistic Organizations Specialized separate parts Rigidly defined tasks Centralized authority and control Vertical communication Rigid departmentalization Clear chain of command Narrow span of control
Mechanistic Organizations • Specialized separate parts • Rigidly defined tasks • Centralized authority and control • Vertical communication • Rigid departmentalization • Clear chain of command • Narrow span of control
Organic Organizations Employees contribute to common task Broadly defined tasks Decentralized authority and control Horizontal communication Cross-functional teams Cross-hierarchical teams · Wide span of contro
Organic Organizations • Employees contribute to common task • Broadly defined tasks • Decentralized authority and control • Horizontal communication • Cross-functional teams • Cross-hierarchical teams • Wide span of control
Coordinating Mechanisms Mintzberg Mutual adjustment Direct supervision Standardization Work processes Work outputs Skills
Coordinating Mechanisms (Mintzberg) • Mutual adjustment • Direct supervision • Standardization – Work processes – Work outputs – Skills