Question

Paul Abdul Oil Corporation (PAOC) began as a relatively small oil company. As PAOC has grown, the company has gained a highly trained group of managers and analysts at the corporate headquarters. This group is highly adaptive in its structure. Members of this group do not have standardized jobs, but are empowered to handle diverse job activities and problems. PAOC seems to have a(n) ________ structure.

Answer 1

Answer: organic

Explanation: Paul Abdul Oil Corporation (PAOC) would be said to have an organic structure. An organic organization structure is one that is decentralized, as such it provides employees the opportunity to engage in business-related decision making; is highly adaptive; and allows for communications and interactions among employees at all levels. It is therefore more suited to creative businesses, businesses that are facing unstable environments and therefor must adaptive and creative.