In matrix design, organizations in which both the functional lines and the product lines are permanent and equally strong are known as:
A) temporary overlay organizations.
B) mature matrix organizations.
C) permanent overlay organizations.
D) adapted matrix organizations.

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The description in the question matches the characteristics of a mature matrix organization, where both the functional and product lines are permanent and equally strong. In a mature matrix, there is a balance of power and authority between the functional and product managers, and the organization is designed to operate in that way indefinitely. A temporary overlay organization would have one dominant line (functional or product) and would be designed to last for a limited time. A permanent overlay organization would have one dominant line and one temporary overlay, and an adapted matrix organization would have a mix of permanent and temporary functional or product lines.

In Matrix Design, Organizations in Which Both the Functional Lines