Pam Works in a Matrix Organization, and Although She Found

question 10

Multiple Choice

Pam works in a matrix organization, and although she found it confusing at first, she has seen the inherent opportunities. Instead of being promoted from biology head, science head, to research head, Pam prefers a project career, with opportunities to serve in increasingly responsible and diverse project manager/project director positions. Fortunately, one of the strengths of a matrix organization is

• A) a clear and singular line of command.
• B) adherence to the unity-of-command principle.
• C) centralized decision making.
• D) there are more career choices, on both sides of organization.
• E) focused and limited communications networks.

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