PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 36 of 70
An IT specialist at a software company reports to the Head of IT for her annual performance review, but she also reports daily to the Manager of the 'Project Alpha' app development team. Which organizational structure is this?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Matrix structure
Explanation
A matrix structure creates dual reporting lines, where employees typically report to both a functional manager and a project/product manager simultaneously.
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