Matrix model

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Matrix model (alternatively known as matrix structure; hereinafter, the Model) is an workforce arrangement model that creates dual lines of authority and combines functional and product departmentalization.


Definitions

According to Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition),

Matrix structure. An organizational structure that creates dual lines of authority and combines functional and product departmentalization.

According to Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition),

Matrix structure. An organizational structure that assigns specialists from different functional departments to work on one or more projects.

According to the Strategic Management by David and David (15th edition),

Matrix structure. This type of organizational design places functional activities along the top row and divisional projects/units along the left side to create a rubric where managers have two bosses – both a functional boss and a project boss, thus creating the need for extensive vertical and horizontal flows of authority and communication.

According to the HRBoK Guide,

Matrix structure. A system of reporting where employees have both vertical and horizontal relationships. A system of managing staff where employees have more than one reporting relationship (for example, they could report to a direct supervisor as well as a team leader).

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