4- Which of the following statements about matrix organization is true? a. It involves holding employees together by contracts that stipulate results expected, rather than by hierarchy and authority b. It creates an environment in which the unity-of- command principle is strictly followed c. It is composed of dual reporting relationships in which some employees report to two superiors d. It is a collection of independent, mostly single- function firms that collaborate to produce a good or service. e. It results in a centralized decision-making system

4- Which of the following statements about matrix organization is true? a. It involves holding employees together by contracts that stipulate results expected, rather than by hierarchy and authority b. It creates an environment in which the unity-of- command principle is strictly followed c. It is composed of dual reporting relationships in which some employees report to two superiors d. It is a collection of independent, mostly single- function firms that collaborate to produce a good or service. e. It results in a centralized decision-making system

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

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