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STRUCTURE
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
TYPE
Chain of command is linear. Slow response time.
No duplication of activities. Does not facilitate complex projects.
Functional Functional excellence. No reward for performance.
Lack of customer focus.
Lack of individual accountability.
Control over resources. Cost-inefficiency
Tailor made for complex projects. Low level of knowledge transfer.
Dedicated team
Customer responsiveness. Ceases to exist when project is over.
Cross functional integration.
Useful for handling multiple projects. Dual reporting relationship.
Efficient utilization of resources. Need for balance of power.
Experts available for the projects. Additional costs.
Matrix
Reservoir of knowledge and skills. Stressful.
Customer focus.
The above table gives a clear idea of the about the various organizational structures and their
advantages and disadvantages.