There is no one$-$size$-$fits$-$all organizational structure. Instead, organizations should consider several contingency factors in order to make the best design decisions. This activity is important because organizations that are structured according to their own unique situational demands and activities are likely to be most effective.

The goal of this activity is to increase your understanding of the five contingency factors organizations should consider when makir organizational design decisions.

Listed below are both true and false statements related to the various contingency factors of organizational design. Select the mos appropriate choice for each statement.

Increase complexity of design when attempting geographic expansion.

Mechanistic structures result in efficiency.

Decision$-$making processes $-$ true statement $v$

$3.$ Hori$$ontal structures slow down responses to marketplace threats and opportunities.

$4.$ The use of biq data will have profound impacts on organizational structures.

$5.$ Dynamic markets require less formalized structures.

$6.$ The size of an organization is measured strictly by the number of employees.

$7.$ Hierarchical structures are more effective when trying to develop new products.

$8.$ Technology should not dictate organizational design.

$9.$ Organic organizations are more likely to use centralized decision making.