35. The relationship between organizational structure and technology suggests that, in an organization using mass production technology (for example, automobile manufacturing), the best structure is

A . organic, emphasizing loose controls and flexibility.

B. matrix, in which individuals report to both product and functional area managers.

C mechanistic, that is , highly formalized, with tight controls.

D Integrated, emphasizing cooperation among departments.

C yes. According to Joan Woodward’s work on the relation ship of technology and structure in manufacturing, companies may be categorized as engaged in unit production (units or small batches), mass production (large batches), or process production( continuous processing). Mass production is most effective if the entity has a mechanistic structure characterized by moderate vertical differentiation, high horizontal differentiation, and high formalization. This structure is one in which tasks are well-defined, most communication is downward, and control is tight.

A no. an organic structure is flexible and therefore not suited to mass production.

B no. matrix is not a type of structure but rather a type of departmentation.

D no. in integrated structure is a nonsense term in this context.