Question # 5: what is Organization structure?

What is the difference between

mechanistic and organic structure.

Organizational Structure:

An organizational structure is a system that outlines how certain activities are

directed in order to achieve the goals of an organization. These activities can include
rules, roles, and responsibilities.

The organizational structure also determines how information flows between levels

within the company. For example, in a centralized structure, decisions flow from the
top down, while in a decentralized structure, decision-making power is distributed
among various levels of the organization. Having an organizational structure in place
allows companies to remain efficient and focused.

Below you can see the difference between Mechanistic and Organic Structure.

Difference between Mechanistic and Organic Structure.

S. # Mechanistic Structure Organic Structure.

Individual Specialization: Joint Specialization:
01 Employees work separately Employees work together and
and specialize in one task coordinate tasks
Simple integrating Complex integrating mechanisms:
02 mechanisms: Hierarchy of task forces and teams are primary
authority well-defined integrating mechanisms
Centralization:
Decentralization:
Decision-making kept as high as
03 Authority to control tasks is delegated.
possible. Most communication is
Most communication lateral
vertical.
Mutual Adjustment:
Standardization:
Face-to-face contact for coordination.
04 Extensive use made of rules &
Work process tends to be
Standard Operating Procedures
unpredictable
05 Much written communication Much verbal communication
Informal status in org based on Informal status based on perceived
06
size of empire brilliance
Organization is a network of Organization is network of persons or
positions, corresponding to tasks. teams. People work in different
07
Typically each person capacities simultaneously and over
corresponds to one task time
08 High formalization Low formalization.

09 Narrow span of control Wide span of control.

10 Clear chain of command Free flow of information.

11 Direct supervision Self-managed.

12 Division of labor Cross functional teams.