You are responsible for managing a project that requires input from multiple departments within your organization. The project is complex, and each department provides specialized expertise and input to ensure its success. Functional managers retain authority over their resources in their respective departments, but as the project manager, you have the power to make decisions related to project tasks and priorities. Which of the following organizational structures best describes what your project is operating within?

A

Weak matrix organization

B

Functional organization

C

Project$-$oriented organization

Balanced matrix organization