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Match each of the characteristics to the corresponding organizational structure. Organic Structure Mechanistic Structure # Flexible and decentralized #: Increased cost-savings #: Increased efficiency #: Broader job descriptions #: Promotes entrepreneurial behavior #: Greater job satisfaction #: Discourages individual initiative # Highly centralizedMatch each definition to the correct element of organizational structure. Span of control Centralization Formalization #: The number of employees reporting to a single manager. #: The extent to which policies, procedures, and rules are written and articulated. :: The degree of decision-making that is concentrated at higher levels of the organization.Drag and drop the correct term to complete the sentence below. Posh Paper Goods is organized into accounting, marketing, human resource management, and production departments. Each employee in these departments serves a specialized role. This company has a; structure. #: boundaryless #: functional #: divisional #: organic :: matrixLewin's change model is described as a process starting with followed by! and then; #: refreezing : correction :: urgency :: change :: unfreezing responsibilityMatch each example to the reaction to change it represents. Passive resistance Compliance Active resistance Enthusiastic support #: Going along with the change with little excitement. #: Being an outspoken objector to the change. #: Quietly disliking the change. #: Agreeing with and fully promoting the change.Four strategies that should be implemented during Lewin's refreezing stage include (select all that apply) O rewarding change adoption. O providing support. building on prior change. eliminating obstacles. O publicizing success. O making change part of the organizational culture. building coalition.Creativity is fostered in organizations while organizations tend to have a more negative emotional tone. L . :: decentralized #: centralizedMatrix organizations are said to violate the unity of command principle because project ideas start at the bottom of the hierarchy and are # communication does not follow formal channels #: an employee reports to two or more managers pushed up the chain of commandWhen the COVID-19 pandemic forced Best Nail Salon, Inc. to close the doors of its 350 retail salons, the company decided to collaborate with Fresh Beauty stores to sell an at-home nail kit. The companies agreed on this collaboration because Fresh Beauty is an established retailer with hundreds of stores but it didn't sell a full-service at-home nail kit. This collaboration is an example of a; #: learning organization #: strategic alliance #: fully remote office #: mechanistic structureWhat did John P. Kotter suggest is the first step an organization should take when instituting change? O Create a vision for change and make change a part of the vision. O Eliminate obstacles to change. O Create a sense of urgency when introducing the change effort. O Communicate a plan for change.The human resource manager suggested to the board of directors that the company expand its benefit package to include long-term healthcare coverage, now that 25% of employees were 65 or older. What is creating the need for change at this company? O Workforce demographics O Organizational growth O Technology O Generational events