Exam 15: Foundations of Organizational Structure

Which of the following is typically a characteristic of the mechanistic model of organization?

AgriProducers provides services related to the testing of soil and crops. It also provides advice to its customers for improving the productivity of the soil and the quality of the crops. It has customers all over the United States. The crops and soil are different in the various large areas of the nation, such as the west coast and the midwest. Which type of departmentalization would be best for AgriProducers?

A task that is subdivided into many separate jobs is considered to have ________.

The simple structure is characterized by a high degree of departmentalization and narrow span of control.

Describe the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of a virtual organization.