Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a matrix structure? Multiple Choic

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a matrix structure? Multiple Choice It flattens hierarchy and decreases layers of management, thereby decreasing bureaucratic costs and responding time. It facilitates the sharing of plant and equipment, specialized knowledge, and other key resources. 1 It is flexible in form due to the structure that combines two or more organizational forms, with multiple reporting relationships It allows lower costs by enabling the realization of economies of scope. It may allow for better oversight since supervision is provided from more than one perspective.

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It flattens the hierarchy and decreases layers of management, thereby decreasing bureaucratic costs and responding time.

It is rather a disadvantage because additional layers of management is added and therefore the bureaucratic cost increases in managing the same along with the increase in the responding time since the employees need to report to multiple supervisors and just not to a single one.

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