$2$ MULTIPLE$-$CHOICE QUESTIONS

Who do employees working in a matrix structure report to$?$

a product manager and a vice president

a regional manager and a human resources specialist

a department manager and a project manager

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Despite these potential benefits, matrix structures are not without costs. In a matrix, each employee reports to at least two or more managers. In other words, the matrix organization violates the unity of command principle that is often prevalent in traditional organizations. In organizations with unity of command, each person reports to a single manager. As a result, communication flows through predictable lines and coordination is easier. Because matrix organizations do not follow unity of command, this is a situation ripe for conflict. Because multiple