Complicated working relationships,intense power struggles,and excessive reliance on group processes are disadvantages of which type of organizational structure?
A) divisional
B) matrix
C) holding company
D) functional

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The dual-reporting structures in the matrix organizational structure can result in uncertainty and lead to intense power struggles and conflict over the allocation of personnel and other resources. Working relationships become more complicated. This may result in excessive reliance on group processes and teamwork, along with a diffusion of responsibility, which in turn may erode timely decision making.

Complicated Working Relationships,intense Power Struggles,and Excessive Reliance on Group Processes