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:

Laboratory Experiments

A method of research conducted in controlled, indoor environments, allowing precise manipulation of variables.

Artificiality

The condition or quality of being artificial or synthetic, as opposed to naturally occurring.

Real-world Environments

Settings or situations that occur in everyday life, outside of controlled or experimental conditions.

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to evenly distribute participants across various treatment groups, ensuring each group is comparable at the start.