When a Functional Manager Who Often Doesn't Know What an Employee

question 48

Multiple Choice

When a functional manager who often doesn't know what an employee is working on is tasked with evaluating that employee's performance while the project manager who works closely with the same employee isn't tasked with evaluating the same performance is a weakness of which organizational structure?

• A) Hierarchical
• B) Flat
• C) Matrix
• D) Networked
• E) Informal

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Definitions:

Management Accounting

The practice of analyzing and presenting financial information to internal management to assist in planning, controlling, and decision-making.

Salary Cost

The total expense borne by an employer for employee wages, benefits, and other compensation.

Computer Operating Costs

Expenses associated with running and maintaining computer systems, including software, hardware, and personnel costs.

Business Strategy Decision

High-level choices that define the direction of an organization, determining which products or services to offer and how to compete effectively in the market.