Matrix management was in vogue in the 1970s, but became a pariah among organizational structures to the mid-1980s. People who have been integrated into the functional niche entire career not respond to the uncertainty of reporting to two bosses. In many cases, the matrix form was simply pasted a rigid hierarchy in place, only to suffer rejection. More typically, failure matrix structure derives from the concept of "clean" or "balanced" matrix, in which the two bosses were "equal" or common so-called "power of influence", it means that the real power was up for grabs between the functional boss and product line manager. This has led to conflict, delays and endless meetings that made little, despite pleas for OD consultant trust and openness. Today, matrix structures are flourishing under the guise of "authorized team" or "business teams." Economic environment and corporate culture today transitions correspond better to the matrix of requirements, with emphasis on flat, lean team organizations focused around business processes that cut horizontally functions, due to product development and customer satisfaction. capacity margin refers to the product line leader, and product line functions serve to educate professionals, and to promote modern. "Hide
by Richard E. Anderson Source: Business Horizons 5 pages. Publication Date: November 15, 1994. Prod. #: BH018-PDF-ENG
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