M: Organizational Behavior 2nd Edition by Steven McShane, Mary Von Glinow

Exercise 108

One of the defining characteristics of a matrix organizational structure is that it:
A) overlays two organizational structures in order to leverage the benefits of both types of structure.
B) has a narrow span of control and high degree of formalization and centralization.
C) is the only structure that organizes employees around specific knowledge or other resources.
D) uses self-directed work teams rather than individuals as the basic building block of organizations.
E) is an alliance of several organizations for the purpose of creating a product or serving a client.