Which of the Following Statements About Project Management Type Organizational

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about project management type organizational structures is NOT true?

• A) The matrix arrangement adds horizontal dimensions to the typical vertical orientation of the organizational structure.
• B) The matrix arrangement allows managers to work on several projects at once.
• C) Employees who are assigned to work on projects under this structure typically come from staff departments within the organization.
• D) The matrix structure allows organizations to coordinate activities across departments.

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Definitions:

Reciprocity/Obligation Rule

The social norm of responding to a positive action with another positive action, fostering mutual benefit.

Rejection-Then-Retreat Approach

A persuasive technique where an initially larger request is made knowing it will be rejected so that a smaller request (the desired outcome) seems more reasonable.

Reciprocity

A social principle where positive actions lead to similar responses by others, fostering mutual benefit or exchange.

Consensus

General agreement among the members of a group or community.