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    PracticeACCAACCA BT — Business & Technology Practice Exam 1Question 07
    Medium2 marksMultiple Choice
    Syllabus B: Organisational structure, culture, governance and sustainabilitySection ASyllabus BOrganizational Structure

    ACCA · Question 07 · Syllabus B: Organisational structure, culture, governance and sustainability

    A cross-border renewable energy firm requires its engineers to report to both a Regional Geographic Manager and a Global Head of Engineering. What is the primary disadvantage of this organizational structure?

    Answer options:

    A.

    It prevents the sharing of technical expertise across different regions.

    B.

    It can lead to conflicting instructions and dual command issues.

    C.

    It centralizes all decision-making at the very top of the organization.

    D.

    It is only suitable for very small, single-product businesses.

    How to approach this question

    Identify the structure described (Matrix) and recall its most famous drawback regarding reporting lines.

    Full Answer

    B.It can lead to conflicting instructions and dual command issues.✓ Correct
    The scenario describes a Matrix structure. While it improves cross-functional communication, its primary disadvantage is the dual reporting line, which can cause role ambiguity, conflicting priorities, and power struggles between managers.

    Common mistakes

    Failing to recognize the description as a Matrix structure.
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