ITPEC FE Morning April 2020 Question 75

Matrix Organization — identify the organizational structure where employees report to two managers simultaneously.

A matrix organization combines functional departments (e.g., engineering, marketing) with project- or product-based teams. Each member belongs to both a functional department and a business execution unit, creating a dual-reporting structure.

Why not others:
- (a) Describes a project organization — a temporary team of experts assembled for a specific goal with a set timeframe.
- (b) Describes a functional organization — departments divided by specialized function (procurement, production, sales, finance).
- (d) Describes a divisional organization — self-contained units organized by product, customer, or region, each with its own profit responsibility.

Key rule: Matrix = two dimensions = dual reporting (functional manager + project/product manager).

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