Because organizations exist in a changing environment and are themselves constantly changing,bureaucratic or mechanistic organizations are:

A) increasingly effective
B) totally obsolete
C) increasingly ineffective
D) the organizational ideal for the future

Bureaucratic Organizations

Structured organizations that operate on a fixed set of rules, hierarchy, and functional specialization to achieve efficiency.

Mechanistic Organizations

Highly structured, formal organizations with clear hierarchies and rigid procedures, often compared to a machine in their operation.

Changing Environment

denotes the dynamic landscape organizations operate within, necessitating adaptability in strategies and practices to remain competitive.