Drake Works on a Cross-Functional Team in a Matrix Organization

question 42

Multiple Choice

Drake works on a cross-functional team in a matrix organization. He is a member of the finance department, and his boss is the VP of Finance, but Drake's team is run by a project manager. What is the downside to this matrix structure?

• A) managers may feel isolated and lack resources
• B) there is increased flexibility and collaboration
• C) lines of communication may be blurred and conflicts are harder to solve
• D) the staff managers have no authority over line employees