The potential disadvantages of the mechanistic design include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) work motivation can become a problem because the employees do not like rigid designs.
B) the mechanistic bureaucracy can hinder an organization's capacity to adjust to subtle environmental changes.
C) unions will likely insist on the broadening of narrow job descriptions.
D) the mechanistic bureaucracy can interfere with an organization's capability to respond to new technologies.
E) key employees may leave.

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Unions are not a potential disadvantage of mechanistic design, as they are an external factor that can affect any organizational design. The other options, including work motivation, environmental adaptability, technology response, and employee retention, are all potential disadvantages of a mechanistic design.

The Potential Disadvantages of the Mechanistic Design Include All of the Following