ITPEC FE Morning April 2018 Question 73
ITPEC FE Morning April 2018 — Question 73 of 80
Matrix organization — cross-functional team structure combining project and functional hierarchies.
A matrix organization assigns employees to both a functional department (e.g., engineering, marketing) and a project team simultaneously. This dual-reporting structure enables flexible response to business changes by assembling cross-functional teams without removing people from their home departments.
Why not others:
- a) Divisional organization — divides the company by product, region, or market; each division operates independently without cross-functional team overlap.
- b) Line and staff organization — a traditional hierarchy with advisory staff roles (legal, HR) supporting line managers; not about cross-functional project teams.
- d) Project organization — a temporary structure focused on a single project; the team disbands after completion and lacks the permanent functional side.
Key rule: "Cross-functional team" + "project and functional" = matrix organization.
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