A Disadvantage of the Matrix Structure Is That

question 101

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of the matrix structure is that

• A) people have more work to do because they are assigned to special projects in addition to their regular tasks.
• B) the quality of work decreases due to project teams' lack of attention to regular job duties.
• C) employees' supervisors change, which can cause confusion.
• D) teams may be too decentralized and incapable of making a decision.
• E) employees have to report to more than one supervisor, which can cause confusion about who is in charge of certain situations.

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Levels-of-processing Model

A theory suggesting that the depth (shallow to deep) of mental processing affects memory recall, with deeper processing leading to better retention.