Matrix organization was first designed … the USA aerospace industry to
overcome the problems … complexity … line and staff organization which
may cause breakdowns … communication, coordination and control. It is
now widely used … the construction industry and in other industries where a
high degree … cross functional cooperation and coordination is required.
The departmental structure still exists, but project teams, cutting …
functional boundaries, are established as necessary. The team members are
drawn … all the appropriate departments and the team exists only … the
duration … the project. This method has three basic advantages:
‒ interdependent barriers and defensive behavior models are broken …
by the teamwork;
‒ coordination … a team or project leader provides the company …
greater control … the project;
‒ the client has a point … contract close … his immediate interests,
thus ensuring that the clients needs are met.