A matrix organization which requires employees to report to both a functional and a project manager violates Fayol's unity of direction.

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Fayol's unity of direction principle states that activities with the same objective should be directed by one manager using one plan, not that employees should report to only one manager. The matrix organization may violate the unity of command principle, which states that each employee should have only one direct supervisor.

A Matrix Organization Which Requires Employees to Report to Both