A disadvantage of a matrix organization is that
A) managers who share subordinates may jockey for power.
B) people may care more about their own function than about the company as a whole.
C) higher management levels are overloaded with operational decisions.
D) resource utilization becomes inefficient because resources are not shared.
E) employees may fail to focus on overall product quality and customer satisfaction.

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In a matrix organization, managers may face difficulties in sharing subordinates, which causes jockeying for power and leads to conflicts among the managers.

A Disadvantage of a Matrix Organization Is That