Cece Works in a Matrix Organization, and Although She Found

question 113

Multiple Choice

Cece works in a matrix organization, and although she found it confusing at first, she has seen the inherent opportunities. Instead of a career path from biologist to biology head to science head to research head, Cece prefers a project career, with opportunities to leverage her firm's capabilities to solve customers' problems. 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)greater responsiveness to customers from bringing together information about customer needs and organizational capabilities.
• E)focused and limited communications networks.

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Definitions:

Chemical Modification

The alteration of a chemical compound's structure to change its properties or activity, often used in drug development and material science.

Kinase Enzymes

Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of phosphate groups from high-energy donor molecules to specific substrates, playing key roles in cellular signaling.

Proteolytic Processing

The cleavage of proteins into smaller polypeptides or amino acids, often activating or deactivating the protein's function.

Protein Degradation

The process of breaking down proteins into their constituent amino acids or peptides, usually by cellular enzymes.