Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of a Matrix

question 133

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The requirement of adding the team leaders to a matrix structure can result in higher costs.
• B) A matrix structure results in reduced performance accountability through the program, product, or project managers.
• C) Matrix structures are associated with very poor customer service.
• D) A matrix structure stresses that top managers must engage in both lower-level problem as well as more strategic issues.
• E) Matrix structures lead to reduced flexibility in adding, removing, or changing operations to meet changing demands.

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Definitions:

Mean Absolute Deviation

Mean absolute deviation is a measure of variability that represents the average absolute difference between each data point and the mean of the data set.

Sum of Squares

A statistical measure that quantifies the variance within a dataset by summing the squared differences between each value and the mean.

Forecast Accuracy

The degree to which forecasted values correspond with actual values over a specified period.

Mean Absolute Deviation

Mean absolute deviation measures the average absolute distances between each data point in a set and the set's mean, providing an overview of variability.