CA Inter P6 · Chapter 14 · Question 3 of 10
The main feature of a matrix organisation structure is that:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Employees report to two managers at the same time, typically a functional manager and a project or product manager
Explanation
A matrix structure combines functional and project (or product/geographic) lines of authority, so there is dual reporting. It allows specialists to be shared across projects and supports complex, changing work, but it can cause conflict and confusion over authority. Outsourcing describes a network structure, and removing middle layers describes an hourglass structure.
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