Mechanistic Structure Vs.Organic Structure

Mechanistic	Organic
Individual specialization: Employees work separately and specialize in one task	Joint Specialization: Employees work together and coordinate tasks
Simple integrating mechanisms: Hierarchy of authority well-defined	Complex integrating mechanisms: task forces and teams are primary integrating mechanisms
Centralization: Decision-making kept as high as possible. Most communication is vertical.	Decentralization: Authority to control tasks is delegated. Most communication lateral
Standardization: Extensive use made of rules & Standard Operating Procedures	Mutual Adjustment: Face-to-face contact for coordination. Work process tends to be unpredictable
Much written communication	Much verbal communication
Informal status in org based on size of empire	Informal status based on perceived brilliance
Organization is a network of positions, corresponding to tasks. Typically each person corresponds to one task	Organization is network of persons or teams. People work in different capacities simultaneously and over time