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The Key Advantages and Disadvantages of Matrix Organizational Structures (Kluczowe zalety i ograniczenia macierzowych struktur organizacyjnych)

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  • Krzysztof Gos

    (Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw)

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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 publica- tions, 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 nega- tive nature. The controversial characteristics are indicated as a field for further investigation.

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  • Krzysztof Gos, 2015. "The Key Advantages and Disadvantages of Matrix Organizational Structures (Kluczowe zalety i ograniczenia macierzowych struktur organizacyjnych)," Research Reports, University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management, vol. 2(19), pages 66-83.
    • Handle: RePEc:sgm:resrep:v:2:i:19:y:2015:p:66-83
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    matrix structures; matrix organizations; matrix management; cross-functional structures entrepreneurs;
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    • M10 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - General

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