Understanding Business
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ISBN: 9781259929434
Author: William Nickels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 8.4, Problem 10TP
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To determine: The main difference between a matrix-style organization and the use of cross-functional team.
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A matrix-style organization refers to the type of organization in which personnel from different departments are used to work on a particular project. While they work on that different project, personnel still remain part of their earlier line or staff structure.
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