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Chapter 2

1.6 Matrix structure

Matrix structures are a combination of the functional and divisional structures.

Senior

management

Senior
management

Production Sales Finance R&D
Product
structure dept dept dept dept

Production
manager A

Production
manager B

Advantages Disadvantages

 Advantages of both functional  Dual command and conflict
and divisional structures
 Dilution of functional authority
 Flexibility
 Time-consuming meetings
 Customer orientation
 Higher admin costs
 Encourages teamwork and the
exchange of opinions and
expertise

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