Which of the following characteristics of McDonald's best supports the fact that it is a mechanistic organization?
A) It frequently ranks among the top 500 companies to work for.
B) Its communication lines are bottom-up and well-defined.
C) Its decision power is spread across the organization.
D) Its job descriptions are very descriptive.

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Mechanistic organizations are characterized by a high degree of specialization and formalization, and a tall hierarchy that relies on centralized decision making. The fast food chain McDonald's fits this description quite well. Each step of every job (such as deep frying fries) is documented in minute detail (e.g., what kind of vat, the quantity of oil, how many fries, what temperature, how long, and so on).

Which of the Following Characteristics of McDonald's Best Supports the Fact