What do we mean when we talk about mechanistic and organic organizational structure? How do these types of structures influence organizational performance and the ability of an organization to learn and adapt to changes in the environment? Is one type preferable over the other? Complete the following: Briefly define mechanistic organizational structure and organic organizational structure.Compare and contrast the main differences between the two types of organizational structure.Explain how environmental changes translate into mechanistic versus organic organizational structure.Describe how the current environment is changing and where you see it heading.Compare how mechanistic organizations handle the turbulence of hyper-change and hyper-competition versus how organic organizations address the same issues.Explain which type of organizational structure you feel is more applicable to the current local and global environment, and why. To successfully complete this assessment, you will need to conduct some research into mechanistic and organic organizational structure. You should format this assessment as a research paper following APA 6th edition guidelines for both style and citing sources, making sure that you also use correct grammar and mechanics. There is no required minimum or maximum page length; however, you should strive to be as detailed as possible in addressing each bullet point, while also being as clear and concise as possible. Please note: The term environment is used throughout this course to mean all of the external factors that affect an organization. These include, but are not limited to, the overall global market, the industry as a whole, and the financial market.

In a 1000 – 1250 word (4-5 page) paper discuss each of the seven family life cycles from the textbook. How important is each stage? What have we learned in this course that can help with communication in each stage? Provide an example of each stage (what it looks like or consists of) and communication aspects we’ve learned that are helpful during the stage.Then based on cultural trends and evolving values of new generations, what changes in marriage do you predict in the next 15 years? What evidence do you have to support this viewpoint? Do you think most couples today follow the same cycle as those 20 years ago? Why or why not?Your paper should be a 1000 to 1250 words (4-5 page) paper citing specific examples and providing detailed analysis incorporation reading and textbook material. If outside sources are used, proper citation of the source should be included.

READ ATTACHMENT FIRST The course project is a strategic management plan for an organization of your choosing. Please read the Course Project - Introduction page in this module before attempting this assignment. Now it's time to select a company that you'd like to use for the course project. It's important that you choose a company that is easily researched. You're going to need to find information on their current business practices and makeup. That can be very hard to do with small local businesses, but easier with larger publicly traded companies. It's also important to choose a company that you're interested in and want to learn about. This will make the project more engaging.For the assignment this week, write a paper that's at least a page in length and completes the following:Identify a company for which you wish to develop a strategic management plan. You may wish to conduct some preliminary research to help you understand a little more about the company you chose.Provide a brief description of the company including what they do, what they're known for, and their reputation within the current business environment.Provide your reasons for selecting this company. Be thorough and specific with your explanation.