Question

Beatrix has been working for SooperSoft Fabrics for a number of years. As confusing as some might find it, she answers to two separate managers—one manager for the Northeast division of manufacturing and the other a product manager. While it's rare, she occasionally has to resolve conflicting information that comes from two different directions.
Beatrix is a two-boss employee, which means she's working in what type of structural design?


a. matrix approach

b. divisional approach

c. vertical functional approach

d. team-based approach

Answer 1

Answer:

Beatrix is working in a Matrix approach of structural design.

Explanation:

In a matrix type of approach, individuals from different functional departments work together. They work to achieve a common goal. hey all work under a project manager and this creates a dual-reporting organization structure.

It is a good way to share talent and skills that is in different departments.

In the given situation when Beatrix  has one manufacturing manager for Northeast division and one product manager, it is a matrix approach. As it has different departments and different talents of the individuals who are working under Beatrix.