Organizations using a matrix structure
A) contain multiple overlapping command structures, in which all employees report to three or more managers.
B) centralize authority into a single person.
C) contain two command structures, in which some people report to two bosses.
D) establish a hierarchy in which employees report to only one supervisor.
E) utilize teams or workgroups with few lines of authority.

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In a matrix structure, an organization combines functional and divisional chains of command in a grid so that there are two command structures, vertical and horizontal. For example, a marketing person may report to both the vice president of marketing and to the project manager.

Organizations Using a Matrix Structure