A Matrix Structure Violates Which Important Element of Organizational Design

question 22

Multiple Choice

A matrix structure violates which important element of organizational design?

• A)unity of command
• B)span of control
• C)chain of command
• D)decentralization

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Definitions:

Culture

The shared beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people.

Shared Rules

Agreed-upon guidelines or norms that govern the behavior of members within a group or society.

Norms

In test construction, established standards of performance.

Groupthink

The tendency for all members of a group to think alike for the sake of harmony and to suppress disagreement.