Mechanistic Structure:

Mechanistic structures are mainly for companies that operate in a

stable environment, use a centralized approach of authority, and
maintain strong loyalty for management. Organizations that use a
Mechanistic type of structure generally do not need to change or
adapt their structure. This is mainly due to lack of innovation, creativity,
and quick decision analysis not needed. Examples of organizations
using Mechanistic structures include colleges and universities. If you
think about it, they have long and strict registration procedures, rarely
have to adapt or change in order to keep students enrolling, and most
students tend to maintain high loyalty or obedience toward their
instructors.

Mechanistic Structures Include:

– Belief upper management is better capable of making decisions
– Management instructions must be followed
– Communication and control must proceed through hierarchical
routes
– More emphasis toward completing a task opposed to achieving
company goals
– Employees are more jobs specialized and placed into certain
departments
– Low differentiation of tasks

Organic Structure:
Organic structures are used in organizations facing unstable
environments and must possess the ability to change accordingly. They
have the ability to process, analyze, and distribute information and
knowledge very quickly. This ensures that they stay competitive against
other businesses. Businesses using Organic structures need to
communicate effectively and quickly by spreading information. This is
done by departments and different functional areas being closely
integrated with one another. Also, by implementing decentralized
decision making, employees of lower ranking will have the ability to
make important decisions. This will help empower employees leading to
greater creativity and better problem solving. Google Corporation is a
great example of an Organic structure based business. Their

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