Management (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780134527604
Author: Stephen P. Robbins, Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 2RDQ
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The better organization to work between mechanistic and organic organizations.
Introduction:
Organizational design is the process of establishing a structure in which the jobs are assigned in the organization. The reason to design an organizational structure is to help the employees perform their job efficiently and effectively.
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