Mechanistic systems tend to be highly specialized and are rigidly defined

31. Focus is created through a division of labor and job specialization.

ANS: F

differentiation is created through a division of labor and job specialization.
Analytic | Strategy 


32. The greatest disadvantage of using a differentiation strategy is the risk that the organization’s underlying market niche may gradually shift toward a broader market.

ANS: F

The greatest disadvantage of using a focused strategy is the risk that the organization’s underlying market niche may gradually shift toward a broader market.

Analytic | Strategy MSC: Recall

33. Organic management systems encourage working together of leaders and subordinates while encouraging open communication.

ANS: T  Analytic | Strategy
34. Organic systems tend to be interdependent and are often adjusted and redefined.

ANS: T Analytic | Strategy 

35. Mechanistic systems tend to be highly specialized and are rigidly defined.


ANS: T | Strategy
36. Hierarchy refers to the number of employees directly reporting to a person.

ANS: F

Span of control refers to the number of employees directly reporting to a person.

 Technology | Strategy