Juan Is a Top Manager at I

question 201

Multiple Choice

Juan is a top manager at I.F.L., a matrix organization. He oversees both the product and functional chains of command, and is responsible for maintaining a power balance between the two sides of the matrix. Juan is a _____.

• A) political leader
• B) functional leader
• C) divisional leader
• D) matrix leader
• E) top leader

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