Characteristics of organic verses mechanistic organisations, Strategic Management

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Characteristics of 'organic' verses 'mechanistic' organisations

 

Organic

Mechanistic

Management Style

Participative and democratic

Autocratic and  lack of consultation

Control

Informal and decentralised

Formal and  centralised

Communication

Lateral

(all direction)

Vertical

(up and down)

Change

Flexible and  adaptive

Inflexible and slow to change

Structure

Flat chain of command e.g. Matrix/Team/ entrepreneurial

Tall chain of  command and clearly defined roles

Environment

Dynamic/Uncertain

Stable/Certain

Outcome

Creative

Efficient

 


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