The appropriateness of the matrix structure depends upon:
(i) Pressure exists to share scare resources across product lines;
(ii) Environmental pressure exists for two or more critical outputs;
(iii) Environmental context of the organizations is both simple and certain.
A) All of the above
B) i and iii
C) ii and iii
D) i and ii

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The matrix structure is most appropriate when there is pressure to share scarce resources across product lines and when there is environmental pressure for two or more critical outputs. This means that both (i) and (ii) are important factors in determining the appropriateness of the matrix structure. However, the third factor, that the environmental context of the organizations is both simple and certain, is not necessary for the matrix structure to be appropriate. Therefore, the correct choice is (D) i and ii.

The Appropriateness of the Matrix Structure Depends Upon