An organizational structure that facilitates the horizontal flow of

skills and information. It is used mainly in the management of large

projects or product development processes, drawing employees

from different functional disciplines for assignment to a team

without removing them from their respective positions.

• combination of two or more organization structures

Hybrid Structure

• Manager has authority over the technical (functional) aspects of a project.

Functional Manager

• has authority over the administrative aspects of the project.

Project Manager

Features

• reduce the productivity and profitability of the project

Problem -unity of command

• Project Manager-administrative and functional manager -technical

Specialism

• multi-project organizations

Suitability

Features (Contd).

Business

• To deliver work globally effectively

• manage supply chains

• run integrated business regions, functions and processes.

Flexibly

• reflect the importance of both the global and the local,

• the business and the function in the structure,

• to respond quickly to changes in markets and priorities.

Capabilities

• helps develop individuals with broader perspectives and skills

• can deliver value across the business

• manage in a more complex and interconnected environment.

Advantages of Matrix

Mid level management

• having multiple supervisors can be confusing

• lower productivity

Mid level management

• frustrated

• a lack of clarity with priorities.

• over-burdened

Supervisory management

• difficult to achieve results within their area of expertise

• staff being pulled in different directions.

Disadvantages of Matrix

Selection is done according to the need of the project

Use of a project team is dynamic

Problems can be easily detected

Project manager is accountable and responsible for the project

Application of advantageson projects

Conflict between line manager and project manager

Lots of independence

Cost increases if there is more project manager

Application of disadvantageson Projects