mechanistic organization
, quite similar to the bureaucratic model, was most fre-
quently found in stable environments. Free from uncertainty, organizations structured
their activities in rather predictable ways by means of rules, specialized jobs, and central-
ized authority. Mechanistic organizations are also quite similar to bureaucracies.
Although no environment is completely stable, Abercrombie & Fitch and Wendy’s
use mechanistic designs. Each A&F store, for example, has prescribed methods for store
design and merchandise-ordering processes. Little or no deviation is allowed from
these methods. An
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