An analyst in the corporate finance department at Chase Manhattan Bank has been assigned to an interdepartmental project involving a major client. He must report to two different supervisors―the project manager and the manager of his department. This sort of organizational structure is called a ____ structure.
A) network
B) matrix
C) line
D) functional
E) hybrid

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A matrix structure involves employees reporting to more than one manager, usually a functional manager and a project manager. This allows for improved communication and coordination between departments and better utilization of resources.

An Analyst in the Corporate Finance Department at Chase Manhattan