A matrix organization is a possible structure principle in the organization of an enterprise, after which competencies and responsibilities can be developed. Two line systems are combined. The coworkers stand in several instruction relations, e.g. they are the directors/conductors of the perform-referred departments procurement, production and paragraph and the subject-related product managers subordinate at the same time. A matrix organization is thereby a form of the multi-line organization.

The competence crossovers here developing lead in practice however frequently to so large problems that all rule the personnel instruction power (those in the long run the decisive is) is limited to only one line, each coworker thus only a directly instruction-entitled superior have. The over-crossing competencies of the other line are dissolved then usually by the fact that coworkers are released temporarly give up-referred for the other line; the portion of the work time, to which for this is to be made available, then usually between the superiors of the respective lines one negotiates.

Detailed definition

The matrix organization ranks among the possible models of the organization of place relations in an enterprise. It does not concern the regulation of individual working processes, but designates around the frame structure, frequently also as organizational structure, valid for all working processes. The matrix organization is a multi-line system with simultaneous performing and object arrangement. The performing arrangement, i.e. the arrangement after functional areas as for example procurement, production, marketing form typically the vertical dimension (Linieninstanz), while the object arrangement - for example the arrangement after markets, products or regions - which horizontal dimension (matrix instance) forms. From this arrangement name-giving Matrix.Die matrix organization results particularly brings high and/or new requirements for: - leading managers such as managing directors, since it responsible for two lines concerning guidance being equal matrix managers, who are entrusted with the co-ordination - reporting coworkers double, since they must report to two superiors.

Pro and cons

As advantages can among other things shorter communication ways, which flexible consideration of competition-relevant aspects, which specialization of the line function during simultaneous discharge of highest management, problem solutions with consideration of different points of view and the priority of the specific competence before the hierarchical position is called. The danger managers qualified by authority conflicts, struggles for power and unsatisfactory compromises, addition problems of successes and failures, a general lack of transparency, complex regulations of the authority, high co-ordination costs, a high communication expenditure, ponderous and long persisting decision making, a high need at and the uncertainty of the remark places due to the multiple assumption rank among the disadvantages of this organization of place relations.

Application

Application finds this model mainly in large enterprises, with which at least two arrangement dimensions for the competitive ability are important - this is frequently with internationally active enterprises the case. Often the matrix organization is consulted also for the addition of the line organization around additional co-ordination-relevant aspects.

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