Drake Works on a Cross-Functional Team in a Matrix Organization

Multiple Choice

Drake works on a cross-functional team in a matrix organization. He is a member of the finance department, and his boss is the VP of Finance, but Drake's team is run by a project manager. What is the downside to this matrix structure?

A) managers may feel isolated and lack resources
B) there is increased flexibility and collaboration
C) lines of communication may be blurred and conflicts are harder to solve
D) the staff managers have no authority over line employees