The Matrix Organization
https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/matrix-organization-structure-reason-evolution-1837# LINN C. STUCKENBRUCK University of Southern California Ed. note: The Southern California Chapter of the Project Management Institute has been working on a book project for approximately one year. The title of the book will be “The Implementation of Project Management,” and it has been designed as an aid to the newly appointed project manager, who says, “Now what do 1 do?” The project plan is to have the book ready for sale at the 1979 International Seminar/Symposium at Atlanta. The following paper is a representative chapter from the book. What Is A Matrix Organization? A matrix organization is defined as one in which there is dual or multiple managerial accountability and responsibility. However, the term matrix means quite different things to different people and in different industries (1)(5). In a matrix there are usually two chains of command, one along functional lines