Research on environmental stability and organizational structure found that:
A) companies in relatively stable environments tended toward job specialization.
B) there was no link between organizational structure and the company's operating environment.
C) companies in relatively unstable environments tended toward job specialization.
D) companies in rapidly changing environments did better when they had a mechanistic structure.

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The research found that companies in relatively stable environments tended toward job specialization. This suggests that in stable environments, companies may have more predictable tasks and responsibilities which can be specialized and divided among employees for optimal efficiency.

Research on Environmental Stability and Organizational Structure Found That