COMMUNICATION BARRIERS ARE A MORE FREQUENT SOURCE OF CONFLICT IN M...

21. Communication barriers are a more frequent source of conflict in ma-

trix and projectized environments than functional organizations for all

the following reasons except:

a. Communication is the prime focus of an expediter type of project

manager.

b. Team members are often physically separated in a matrix or project

environment.

c. There are increased number of levels of authority in a matrix or

project environment.

d. Team members are often separated in the timing of their contribu-

tions to a matrix or project environment.