Matrix organization has 2boss drawbacks and power problems, blurred lines of responsibility, etc.
Design a revised organization structure that can potentially overcome the difficulties.
John, your question, and your other one, has many other deeper issues about the organization that needs to be disclosed before you can arrive at a simple answer like your are expecting. These deeper issues are things like the organization’s business, it’s operating strategies, mission statements, etc.
If I were you, I’d research first why the organization is a matrix in the first place, what are the driving factors that decided matrix. strengths and weaknesses – do a SWOT , (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats), analysis.
I’d suggest you research on line management sites on what the different organization structures are to see which would be a better fit for your organization. But you must be subjective in your selection, i.e. argue your own conclusions. not easy my friend, but good luck.
March 7th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
John, your question, and your other one, has many other deeper issues about the organization that needs to be disclosed before you can arrive at a simple answer like your are expecting. These deeper issues are things like the organization’s business, it’s operating strategies, mission statements, etc.
If I were you, I’d research first why the organization is a matrix in the first place, what are the driving factors that decided matrix. strengths and weaknesses – do a SWOT , (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats), analysis.
I’d suggest you research on line management sites on what the different organization structures are to see which would be a better fit for your organization. But you must be subjective in your selection, i.e. argue your own conclusions. not easy my friend, but good luck.
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