Why does the project matrix structure combine elements from the project and functional structure?

Why does the project matrix structure combine elements from the project and functional structure?

• A. The most common type of organizational structure for ongoing operations and repetitive work.
• B. Staff members are grouped by specialty or discipline (i.e. marketing, engineering, research, etc.)
• C. It is an attempt to maximize the strengths and minimize the weaknesses of both
• D. This creates an additional external interface that has to be tracked and managed

Answer: Option C