Which of the following statements is true?
A) Ideally, employees should receive their assignments from only one person, because this will help them to avoid feeling conflicted and confused about whose directions should take priority.
B) A matrix organisation need not necessarily go against the unity of command principle, provided each manager manages clearly defined, and different, aspects of a person's job.
C) Only employees who are comfortable dealing with the uncertainty involved in reporting to more than one person should receive their assignments from more than one manager.
D) There is the potential for ambiguity and conflicting priorities where an employee reports to two or more managers.
E) All of these responses are correct.

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Each statement is true in the context of organizational structure and management principles. A) reflects the unity of command principle, B) shows how a matrix organization can work within that principle by dividing responsibilities clearly, C) acknowledges the challenges of reporting to multiple managers, and D) highlights a common issue in matrix organizations or any situation where dual reporting lines exist.

Which of the Following Statements Is True