Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of a Matrix

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a matrix structure?

• A) The power struggle between two managers produce conflicting demands on employees.
• B) Expertise to solve problems is unavailable at the team level.
• C) Subunits focus on functional goals rather than on organizational objectives.
• D) A lack of communication develops between functional units.

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Definitions:

Concede Slowly

The strategy of gradually acknowledging or yielding to another's point of view or demands, typically used in negotiations or discussions to maintain control or buy time.

Competitive Bargaining

Competitive Bargaining is a negotiation strategy focused on winning or gaining advantage, where parties view the negotiation as a zero-sum game with one winner and one loser.

Cost Cutting

The process of reducing expenses to increase profitability, often by eliminating resources or reducing the scope of operations.

Communication Pattern

The habitual ways in which individuals exchange information, thoughts, and feelings with others, often characterized by specific styles and methods of communication.