The ________________ line(s) of authority in a matrix structure reduce tendencies of departmental members to become so busy protecting their little worlds that the organization's overall goals become secondary.A.multipleB.unlimitedC.dualD.simple

________ is characterized by a low degree of departmentalization, wide spans of control, authority centralized in a single person, and little formalizationChoose one optionBureaucracyMatrix organizationSimple structureTeam structure

Matrix organizations are those structured to increase communication and cooperation among departments, as the employees will be reporting to more than one manager. Basically, research show that matrix structures increase the frequency of informal and formal communication within the organization. Now in that kind of situation, since each employer as to report to more than one manager, a conflict can arise, especially among managers. Some of them will feel that their power is challenged; especially top managers, who will like all reports to be channeled to them. This kind of structure with many leaders will create an ambiguity and some managers will feel undermined if a certain information is not channeled to them first. The benefit of it is that if there is any problem within the organization, it will quickly be known as all levels will be aware of the issue. It basically provides a quick response to technical problems and customer demands. There is a big advantage of being employed by a boundary-less organization because as an employee, I will be having no barrier preventing me from reporting to the managers and all challenges experienced by the workers will be quickly channeled to the relevant authorities without any hindrance. In that kind of environment, every employee will feel involved, and will strive to changing their own role to suit the demand of the situation. It will the concept of “that is not my job” The disadvantage of it is that is that the top management may have a certain kind of negligence by the fact that they will feel that someone else is doing it. The main challenge of maintaining learning organizations is the employees will always be in a learning environment and there will be a tendency of tolerating mistakes with the pretext that employees are still learning. The employees may poorly perform by the pretext that they still learning. But the benefit of it is that these forms of organizations taka a long time learning and studying their competitors, market leaders in different industries, clients and customers. Those organizations are very good at studying the habits of customers to generate new ideas. I will like to be employed by the matrix organization because there, all my concerns and my efforts to uplift the organization will reach the top management without any delay, and I will work hardly knowing that I cannot be oppressed by one boss the top management not being aware of it. Instructions for assessment Please use the provided Assessment Form to peer assess of your classmates' assignments. Element 1: Describe one challenge and one benefit of reporting to more than one manager as reflected in a matrix organization Element 2: Describe an advantage and a disadvantage of a boundary-less organization Element 3: Describe the main benefit and one challenge of a learning organization environment Element 4: Indicate which kind of organization the student would like to work in and why Element 5: Writing is clear. Used

Which term refers to the formal lines of authority in an organization?

The advantages of matrix organizational structure include: I. Dependent policies and procedures for each project II. Rapid resolution of conflicts III. Shared authority and responsibility IV. Reduced cost of projects  I and II only II and III only III and IV only  II, III, and IV only

Which of the following statements is not true for the matrix organizational structure?Group of answer choicesReduces conflict, organizational politics, and stressSupports knowledge sharing within specialtyImproves communication, flexibility, innovationTwo bosses dilute accountabilityUses resources and expertise effectively