Despite Potential Benefits, the Disadvantages of a Matrix Structure Include

question 74

Multiple Choice

Despite potential benefits, the disadvantages of a matrix structure include which of the following?

• A) Power struggles or turf wars among managers are lessened, taking away an important source of new ideas and innovation.
• B) Managers will spend less effort coordinating their work, believing that someone else can pick-up the slack.
• C) Role ambiguity or role conflict is very low
• D) There is potential for interpersonal conflict with team members as well as with leaders

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