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colton

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What is a matrix organization? Do you recommend this structure for most businesses?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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A manager who prefers to recruit at large public colleges believing that their graduates are hard working and
  well-rounded, is acting upon
 
  A) attribution theory. B) stereotypes. C) the halo effect. D) prejudice.



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Answer to Question 1

The matrix organizational structure was developed to obtain the benefits of both the traditional functional and product forms of departmentalization . In this form, an employee is required to report to two managers (one functional, the other product). This duality of authority requires a significant amount of coordination, flexibility, openness, and trust.
The matrix structure is appropriate for medium-sized businesses with several product lines operating in a complex and uncertain environment. These businesses do not possess the resources to establish fully self-contained operating units.

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