Paula started a new bakery business. Because she must meet specific requirements from the state health department, Paula has decided to use a mechanistic structure for management. Which of the following supports Paula's choice to organize and control the business with a mechanistic structure?
a. Strict adherence to standardized processes and procedures
b. Emphasis on employee creativity and autonomy
c. Flexible decision-making and decentralized authority
d. Emphasis on collaborative team structures
