Which of the Following Best Describes Matrix Structures

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes matrix structures?

• A) It is a structure in which product divisions are responsible for all manufacturing and marketing worldwide.
• B) It is a structure in which geographic divisions are responsible for all manufacturing and marketing in their respective areas.
• C) It is a structure driven by a worldwide business unit and implemented by a geographic unit.
• D) It is a structure that combines two or more organizational dimensions simultaneously.

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Definitions:

Sociotechnical Decision Making

Decision-making processes that consider both the social and technological aspects of an organization to optimize both human and technical systems.

Leader-Influenced Decision Making

Refers to the process where decisions within an organization or group are heavily influenced by its leaders' preferences, beliefs, and styles.

Dispersed Accountability

A management approach where responsibility and decision-making are spread across various levels or sectors of an organization, rather than being centralized.

Group

A number of individuals or items classed together because of shared characteristics or a common purpose.