PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 7 of 70
An engineer at a software firm reports to the Head of Engineering for technical guidelines, but also reports to a Project Manager for a specific client assignment. Which organizational structure does this represent?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Matrix structure
Explanation
A matrix organization combines functional and product structures, leading to a dual reporting system where employees report to two different managers.
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