A matrix structure violates which important element of organizational design?
A)unity of command
B)span of control
C)chain of command
D)decentralization

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Unity of command is the principle that an employee should have only one direct supervisor. In a matrix structure, employees report to both a functional manager and a project manager, essentially breaking the unity of command principle.

A Matrix Structure Violates Which Important Element of Organizational Design