Which of the following statements regarding the matrix organizational structure is true? Multiple choice question. An employee in a matrix structure may be required to report to several different managers. Each manager in a matrix structure is responsible for a group of employees who report only to that manager. The purpose of the matrix structure is to limit cross-unit communication so that each department can focus on its core strengths. The matrix structure overlays one type of structure onto another type for the purpose of isolating departments from one another