BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which management principle does matrix organization violate?
A
Unity of command
B
Unity of Direction
C
Centralization
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation : An important feature of matrix organization is that it violates the classical principle of unity of command. The employees in this organization have two bosses-their functional departmental managers and their product managers. So this design has a dual chain of command.

Detailed explanation-2: -Functional foremanship violates ‘Unity of Command’ principle.

Detailed explanation-3: -An important feature of matrix organisation is that it violates the classical principle of unity of command.

Detailed explanation-4: -In a matrix, each employee reports to at least two or more managers. In other words, the matrix organization violates the unity of command principle that is often prevalent in traditional organizations. In organizations with unity of command, each person reports to a single manager.

Detailed explanation-5: -In organizations with unity of command, each person reports to a single manager. As a result, communication flows through predictable lines and coordination is easier. Because matrix organizations do not follow unity of command, this is a situation ripe with conflict.

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