What are the characteristics of mechanistic organizations? Explain with the help of an example.
What will be an ideal response?
Students' answers will vary. Mechanistic organizations are characterized by a high degree of specialization and formalization, and a tall hierarchy that relies on centralized decision making. The fast food chain McDonald's fits this description quite well. Each step of every job (such as deep frying fries) is documented in minute detail (e.g., what kind of vat, the quantity of oil, how many fries, and so on). Decision power is centralized at the top of the organization: McDonald's headquarters provides detailed instructions to each of its franchisees so that they provide comparable quality and service across the board. To ensure standardized operating procedures and consistent food quality throughout the world, McDonald's operates a state-of-the-art teaching facility in a Chicago suburb.
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A. creating an embargo. B. unfair foreign advantage. C. export crashing. D. loss transactions. E. dumping.
Stark Co. has liabilities of $105 million and total assets of $350 million. Its debt ratio is 40.0%.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following statements applies to an involuntary termination?
a. The sponsor has a legal liability under ERISA for all accrued benefits. b. The sponsor has a legal liability under ERISA for all vested benefits but not for unvested benefits. c. The sponsor has a legal liability under ERISA only for PBGC-guaranteed benefits. d. None of the above statements apply to an involuntary termination.
Service, price, qualifications, action and appreciation are referred to as the five needs of
every customer. Indicate whether the statement is true or false