5. When an organization depends to a great extent on its environment, which of the following statements best characterizes the relationship among an organization’s environment, the level of uncertainly it faces, and its structure? The more dynamic and complex the environment, the

A.more uncertainty the organization will face and the more organic the structure should be.

B.More uncertainty the organization will face and the more mechanistic the structure should be.

C.Less uncertainty the organization will face and the more autocratic the structure should be.

D.Less uncertainty the organization will face and the more organic the structure should be.

A .yes .A dynamic and complex organizational environment faces constant change, so the level of uncertainty increases. The more uncertainty an organization faces, the more organic the structure should be. Organic organizations tend to be flexible and adaptive to change.

B no. A dynamic and complex environment is more uncertain, so it requires a flexible structure.

C and D same as B.