Overall, small-batch and continuous process firms have __________ structures, and mass production firms have __________ structures.
A) tight; loose
B) vertical; horizontal
C) organic; mechanistic
D) centralized; decentralized
E) matrix; team-based

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Small-batch and continuous process firms require more flexibility and adaptability, which is characteristic of organic structures. Mass production firms, on the other hand, require standardization and efficiency, which is characteristic of mechanistic structures. Tightness, verticality, centralization, and matrix/team-based structures are not necessarily indicative of the structure of small-batch, continuous process, and mass production firms.

Overall, Small-Batch and Continuous Process Firms Have __________ Structures, and Mass