High-moderate uncertainty environments are unstable but simple. Which of the following organizational responses are elicited by this environment?
A) mechanistic structure; formal, centralized
B) few buffering roles
C) planning orientation; fast response
D) many departments; few boundary spanning

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In a high-moderate uncertainty environment, organizations need to have a planning orientation and be able to respond quickly to changes in the environment. This is because the environment is unstable and requires organizations to adapt quickly to new situations. Therefore, choice C, planning orientation and fast response, is the best organizational response for this type of environment. Mechanistic structures with formal, centralized decision-making are better suited for stable and predictable environments. Few buffering roles and many departments with few boundary spanning are not necessarily appropriate responses for a high-moderate uncertainty environment.

High-Moderate Uncertainty Environments Are Unstable but Simple