Probably the Most Obvious Advantage of a Matrix Structure Over

question 149

Multiple Choice

Probably the most obvious advantage of a matrix structure over the bureaucratic structure is that of

• A) added flexibility.
• B) improved motivation.
• C) improved communication within the organization.
• D) more personal growth and development of employees.
• E) lower salary expenses; because people are doing more work, the organization does not need to hire as many people.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The expenditure associated with creating another single unit of a product or service.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced, illustrating the per-unit variable cost.

Total Cost

The sum of all expenses incurred in the production of goods or services, including fixed and variable costs.

Labor Productivity

Total output divided by the quantity of labor employed to produce it; the average product of labor or output per hour of work.