Which of the Following Is True About a Matrix Structure

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about a matrix structure?

• A)Managers organize divisions based solely on the type of good or service they provide.
• B)Managers organize divisions based solely on the area of the country or world they operate in.
• C)Managers organize divisions based solely on the type of customer they focus on.
• D)Managers group people who perform similar jobs.
• E)Managers group people by function and product simultaneously.

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Definitions:

Noncontrolling Interest

A minority stake in a company that is not sufficient to confer control, often reflected in the equity section of the parent company's balance sheet.

Equipment

Tangible property owned by a company that is used in its operations, such as machinery, computers, and office furniture.

Initial Value Method

An accounting method that records investments at their original cost without adjustment for changes in fair value.

Noncontrolling Interest

The portion of equity interest in a subsidiary not attributable to the parent company, which appears in the consolidated financial statements.