Which of the Following Statements About Matrix Organizations Is True

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about matrix organizations is true?

• A) A matrix organization is the same as a functional organization.
• B) A matrix organization is another name for a product organization.
• C) A matrix organization is a hybrid of the functional and divisional organizational forms.
• D) A matrix organization is considered an update to the virtual organization.
• E) A matrix organization is more easily managed than a product organization.

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Definitions:

Stratification System

The hierarchical arrangement of individuals in society based on wealth, power, race, education, etc., determining their social status or class.

Feudalism

A historical system of political and military obligations among warriors and lords, characterized by the exchange of land for service during the Middle Ages.

Davis and Moore

Sociologists who proposed a theory that social stratification is beneficial for the operation of a society.

Class Characteristics

Features that define and differentiate social classes, notably in terms of wealth, occupation, and education.