Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 7, Problem 3CFCA
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The advantages and disadvantages of matrix and functional organizational structures.
Introduction:
Matrix structure is a combination of the project and functional organization structures with number of reporting’s. This is very suitable for firms operating in a dynamic and challenging environment.
Functional organization structure is where different functional departments are formed in an organization. This is very hierarchical structure.
Given information; Case study on a company with different stores, managers and departments.
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