Organic vs Mechanistic Structures (Structural Configuration)
Platform: Diagnostic Hub
Category: Team Effectiveness
Implementation Level: Organisation
Definition
A framework assessing organisational structure as a continuum between organic (flexible, decentralised) and mechanistic (rigid, centralised) forms.
Factors
Mechanistic Structure
A rigid, hierarchical structure characterised by centralised decision-making, centralised hierarchy of authority, formalised job codification, and formalised rule observation, suited for stable environments.
Organic Structure
A flexible, decentralised structure characterised by distributed decision-making, reduced hierarchy, informal job codification, and adaptive rule observation, suited for dynamic environments.