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Advantages of Matrix Structure
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- Disadvantages of Matrix Structure
- It is wasteful
- C.10 Line and Staff Relationship C.10.1 Line Authority
| Advantages of Matrix Structure • It avoids duplication of function that occurs with the divisional structure. • It encourages decentralized decision making. • Improved environmental monitoring. • Fast response to change. • Professional identification is maintained. • Flexible use of organisational resources. Disadvantages of Matrix Structure • High administrative cost. • It violates the principle of unity of command. • Possible slow response to changes. • Heightened prospects for interpersonal conflicts. • Requires managers with effective human relation. • Confusion on organisational authority. c) It is wasteful because if jobs are not put together along the lines of functional specialization, then, new members of the organisation cannot be training effectively to takeover these jobs. If jobs have to befitted to members of the organisation, rather than members of the organisation to jobs, then every new members has to be trained in such away so as to aim to replace the special, personal experience of the previous job incumbent. Where both the requirements of the job and the member of the organisation are unknown quantities, this is likely to lead to indecision and much time wasted in ineffective discussion. 152 db It is inefficient because if the organisation is not founded on principles, managers are forced to fallback on personalities. Unless there are clearly established principles which are understood by everyone in the organisation, managers will start playing politics in matters of promotion and similar issues. On the overall, Urwick (1947) laid emphasis on the technical planning of the organisation and determining and laying out structure before giving any thought to the individual members of the organisation. C.10 Line and Staff Relationship C.10.1 Line Authority This is the simplest type of organisation. People inline authority are those who are directly responsible for achieving the goals of the organisation. They form a hierarchical structure, and are indirect line from the top of the managerial hierarchy down to the operative level of workers. It clearly identifies authority, responsibility and accountability at each level. The relationships in the hierarchy connect the positions and tasks or each level with those above and below them. There is a clear unity of command so that a person at each level is independent of any other person at the same level but is only responsible to the person above him. The line personnel are directly involved in achieving the objectives of the company. Download 3.37 Mb. Share with your friends:
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