Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of a Matrix

question 44

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Managers who share subordinates may jockey for power.
• B) People may care more about their own function than about the company as a whole.
• C) Higher management levels are overloaded with operational decisions.
• D) Resource utilization becomes inefficient because resources are not shared.
• E) Employees may fail to focus on overall product quality and customer satisfaction.

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