GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a true statement about the matrix organizational structure:
A
It lacks flexibility.
B
It includes only line authority.
C
It gives managers a wide span of control.
D
It is useful for most types of organizations.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following is true of a matrix organizational structure?-In a matrix organizational structure, employees are organized into departments according to their skills, and there is little interaction between employees from different departments.

Detailed explanation-2: -Expert Answer The most appropriate answer is option A. A. In a matrix structure, generally two different chains of command are followed breaking the unity of command. Thus option A is the correct answer.

Detailed explanation-3: -The advantages of a matrix organisational structure improve communication across the business. allow staff to apply their skills in different roles. help share best practice and ideas across teams. increase efficiencies due to sharing resources across departments.

Detailed explanation-4: -Perhaps the biggest advantage of a matrix structure is that it brings together highly skilled team members from different departments, allowing the organization to capitalize on the resources it already has rather than seeking expertise and recruiting project team members from outside of the organization.

Detailed explanation-5: -Which of the following describes the matrix organizational structure: It is a combination of two other organizational structures.

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