Author Question: The keiretsu system is a form of minority ownership. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... (Read 89 times)

123654777 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

The keiretsu system is a form of minority ownership.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

A stage-gate development funnel typically has ________ gates.

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of a matrix structure?

What will be an ideal response?

joewallace · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Saved me massive time.

Answer to Question 3

The disadvantages of a matrix structure are:
1. A matrix lacks the advantages of bureaucratic structure. With a flat hierarchy and few rules and SOPs, the matrix lacks a control structure that allows employees to develop stable expectations of each other. As a result, a matrix structure can produce role ambiguity and role conflict.
2. The lack of a clearly defined hierarchy of authority can lead to conflict between functions and product teams over the use of resources.
3. People who work in a matrix often complain about high levels of stress and uncertainty. Over time, people in a matrix structure are likely to experience a vacuum of authority and responsibility and move to create their own informal organization to provide them with some sense of structure and stability.