Matrix model
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).
