Define matrix organizations?

Question

The advantages & disadvantages of matrix organization to employer and employee

Answer 1

"Matrix organization:
This organizational type assigns each worker to two bosses in two different hierarchies. One hierarchy is "functional" and assures that each type of expert in the organization is well-trained, and measured by a boss who is super-expert in the same field. The other direction is "executive" and tries to get projects completed using the experts. Projects might be organized by regions, customer types, or some other schema. "

Answer 2

MATRIX ORGANIZATION

Superimposing a group or interdisciplinary team of project specialists, such as scientific and engineering personnel, on a functional organizational design. In a matrix organization members have dual allegiance, to a particular assignment or project and to their organizational department.

Answer 3

Define Matrix Organisation