An organization that contains two command structures, and in which some people actually report to two bosses, is a ______ structure.   

A. matrix
B. bifunctional
C. team-based
D. hybrid
E. network


A. matrix

In a matrix structure, an organization combines functional and divisional chains of command in a grid so that there are two command structures, vertical and horizontal. For example, a marketing person may report to both the vice president of marketing and to the project manager for the Ford Mustang.

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