PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 24 of 70
In a construction firm, an electrical engineer reports to the Chief Engineer for technical guidance but also reports to the Project Manager for daily site tasks. What organizational structure creates this dual reporting?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Matrix structure
Explanation
A matrix structure intentionally creates a multiple command system where employees report to both a functional manager and a project or product manager.
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