Which of the following is true of organic systems?
A) Communication content is largely instructions and decisions issued by superiors in organic systems.
B) Firms in dynamic industries tend to be organic in structure.
C) Structure of control, authority, and communication is hierarchical in organic systems.
D) Organic systems are characterized by lesser participation than mechanistic systems.
E) Organic systems have a better developed organizational hierarchy than mechanistic systems.

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Firms in dynamic industries tend to be organic in structure as they require more flexibility and responsiveness to changing market conditions. Option A is incorrect as communication in organic systems tends to be more fluid and decentralized. Option C is incorrect as organic systems have a more flat structure. Option D is incorrect as participation tends to be greater in organic systems. Option E is incorrect as organic systems have a less developed hierarchy compared to mechanistic systems.

Which of the Following Is True of Organic Systems