Shelley is part of a special team overseeing the property development of the company's new location. She reports to Brian,the manager of the project,and she continues to report to Reginald,the manager of the area where she works full time. What principle does this matrix organization violate?
A)line authority
B)unity of command
C)delegation of authority
D)degree of centralization

Question

Shelley is part of a special team overseeing the property development of the company's new location. She reports to Brian,the manager of the project,and she continues to report to Reginald,the manager of the area where she works full time. What principle does this matrix organization violate?
A)line authority  
B)unity of command  
C)delegation of authority  
D)degree of centralization

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The matrix organization violates the principle of unity of command, which asserts that an employee should have only one supervisor to whom they are directly accountable. In this case, Shelley reports to both Brian and Reginald, which can lead to confusion, conflicting priorities, and an inability to determine who has the final decision-making authority.

Shelley Is Part of a Special Team Overseeing the Property