The Mechanistic Model The Organic Model
Represented as a structure with an individual at the top, four on the next level, and each of the four over four others Represented as four small groups each having 3, 4, or 5 members with all members connected within the smaller groups and the four groups all connected

  • High specialization

  • Rigid departmentalization

  • Clear chain of command

  • Narrow spans of control

  • Centralization

  • High formalization

  • Cross-functional teams

  • Cross-hierarchical teams

  • Free flow of information

  • Wide spans of control

  • Decentralization

  • Low formalization

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