Do you work for one Boss?

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Boss theory: Do you work for one Boss or many?

Most organization looks like the Matrix Organization. In these kind of structure, you report to functional manager in administrative capacity. You may be team member in multiple project so you have to report to Multiple project managers.

Is Boss a worker? Yes indeed and reporting to different heads. Everyone is after something, deadline/target/business goal/expansion/cost saving/enhancement/analytics/forecasting etc.. Primary objective of the boss becomes a elite delivery body. What I mean by that is receiving the commands and executing. You don't get the corner office by doing the best in your field. You get by delivering and  ensuring the other layer looks good by your work.