Acme and Omega manufacture Printed

circuit boards.
Acme retained its original management
whereas Omega hired a new president
OMEGA ACME
It has an organic structure and hence low Standardization and formalization: In the
formalization. words of John Tyler the firm is aTight ship.

Judgmental approach in problem solving. Centralised decision making

Dynamic and uncertain environment. Mechanistic structure is characterized by
defined, specialized tasks that tend to be
rigidly defined.
Both Horizontal and Vertical communication. Vertical Communication.

High integration of functional areas. Low integration due to the stability of tasks.
Suitable for small-batch technology Suitable for large-batch and mass production
technology.
Low differentiation of tasks. Clearly defined job descriptions.
 Omega should have better Organisational
structure and Job Allocation.
Despite better information flow in Omega it
created hindrance in each others
department. Therefore, too much integration
slows down decision making.
All departments should be allowed to make
decisions best suited.
There should be some kind of hierarchy to
provide proper leadership.
 Communication between cross functional
teams should be there.
Organisation should not panic and adhere to
the rules and regulations designed by them in
challenging situations.
Proper information should be communicated
under any circumstances.