In 1996, WestJet Airlines began operations with only three aircraft and 220 employees. Today, it has a large fleet and employs over 4,800 employees. Based on the known relationship between size and structure, we would expect WestJet's structure today to be fairly __________.
A) innovative
B) mechanistic
C) organic
D) flexible
E) decentralized

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As organizations grow in size, they tend to adopt a more mechanistic structure, which is characterized by a clear hierarchy, formalized procedures, and centralized decision-making to manage the increased complexity and scale.

In 1996, WestJet Airlines Began Operations with Only Three Aircraft