Joe, a team member, is dissatisfied with his assigned project tasks, and he communicates this to his manager. His manager arranges a meeting with the project manager. Together, they decide Joe needs…

The correct answer is C. Matrix. The key clue is that Joe reports to a manager (functional/line manager) who then coordinates with a project manager - meaning Joe has two bosses. This dual-authority structure is the defining characteristic of a Matrix organization. The functional manager controls personnel…

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Question

Joe, a team member, is dissatisfied with his assigned project tasks, and he communicates this to his manager. His manager arranges a meeting with the project manager. Together, they decide Joe needs additional training to be able to execute the assigned project tasks. Which of the following is the company's organizational structure?

Options

AProjectized
BVertical
CMatrix
DFunctional

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C
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D
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Explanation

The key clue is that Joe reports to a manager (functional/line manager) who then coordinates with a project manager - meaning Joe has two bosses. This dual-authority structure is the defining characteristic of a Matrix organization. The functional manager controls personnel matters (like training), while the project manager controls task assignments, and both collaborate on decisions about team members.

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