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In the Functional Structure the employees have many superiors and they have to write report for all of them. On the other hand, in Project (Matrix) Structure the employees have to write one report direct to an administrator.
In Matrix structure it is difficult to have two managers to manage same work but in Functional Structure have several managements.By( Mohammed Khalil).
CBFS. Oman
the difference between an organisational structure and a matrix structure is that a matrix structure is a combined structure whereas an organisational structure is in a vertical order and has different levels.
From the perspective of structure, organizations fall into three categories: 1. Functional organizations 2. Projectized organizations and 3. Matrix organizations. Functional Organizations A functional organization has a traditional organizational structure in which each functional department, such as engineering, marketing, and sales, is a separate entity Projectized Organization A projectized organization's structure is organized around projects. Most of the organization's resources are devoted to the projects Matrix Organization A matrix organization is organized into functional departments, but a project is run by a project team, with members coming from different functional departments The matrix organizations are generally categorized into a strong matrix, which is closer to projectized structure; a weak matrix, which is closer to functional structure; and a balanced matrix, which is in the middle of strong and weak.
There are more people in the hierarchical structure then the matrix structure. The matrix structure is more complex than the hierarchical structure
functional organisation is when you directy report to one person. matrix is when you report to more than one manager.
Most businesses use a functional organizational structure.
Most likely a matrix structure of functional and divisional structures.
An organization can have one of the following structures:- Functional Organizational Structure- Matrix Organizational Structure
Organizational structure of Arvind mills is functional. They give importance to HR functions. It is one of the oldest mills.
The weak matrix. In this case a project manager oversees staff from different functions but still reports in to his or her functional manager. Such a structuring of the project allows some engagement of those with a stake in the project and enhances the possibility for communication across functional areas - but it is still hierarchical and for this reason retains most of the problems associated with a functional organisation. The strong matrix - In the strong matrix the project manager is independent of functional management. Indeed in this model it is the role of functional managers to support the project by providing technical expertise and assigning resources as and when required. Of course in this structure there is potential for conflict between the project manager and the functional manager over resource assignment and cost allocation - as a result excellent communication, strong relationships and a flexible working culture are required.
A matrix organization is organized into functional departments, but a project is run by a project team, with members coming from different functional departments. On the spectrum of a project manager's authority, matrix organizations are in the middle of two extremes: functional and projectized organizations.
An osteon is the functional unit of cortical bone. Osteons contain osteocytes, which are cells that produce bone matrix.
In organizational management, a strong matrix is an organizational structure arranged around projects; a weak matrix is arranged around functional roles. For example, in a strong matrix structure, the resources might be organized to support Product A or Product B, in a weak matrix structure, the resources might be organized into Development or Manufacturing.