The Key Advantages and Disadvantages of Matrix Organizational Structures

Abstract

The article is a review of the literature on the key advantages and disadvantages of matrix organizational structures. After providing a brief introduction into the discipline, it identifies and discusses eight major characteristics of matrix organizations. In the reviewed publications, three characteristics are considered primarily as advantages of matrix structures, one as a disadvantage, whereas the four remaining arouse controversies as to their beneficial or negative nature. The controversial characteristics are indicated as a field for further investigation.

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“…There is literature confirming the advantages of matrix structure, both in the course of the implementation projects limited in space and time, and in the working out of permanent production process. At the same time, the main advantages of matrix structure, flexibility and efficiency can become its actual backsides (Goś 2015). So, matrix organization can be a good principle for mass media, but it should only be used if there is a strong purpose and that purpose can penetrate the whole organization.…”