a. The mechanistic organization, which is the natural result of combining the six elements of structure, can be likened to bureaucracy. True/False b. The presence of the hygiene factors, to some controlled extent make employees not dissatisfied. True or False c. The relatedness needs by Clayton Alderfer is related only to the social needs of Abraham Maslow. True or False d. Unlike rules, policies provide general areas or parameters for the one making decisions. True or False d.

a. The mechanistic organization, which is the natural result of combining the six elements of structure, can be likened to bureaucracy. True/False b. The presence of the hygiene factors, to some controlled extent make employees not dissatisfied. True or False c. The relatedness needs by Clayton Alderfer is related only to the social needs of Abraham Maslow. True or False d. Unlike rules, policies provide general areas or parameters for the one making decisions. True or False d.

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