Matrix organization is a hybrid structure combining two structures namely, functional department with pure project structure. Functional structure is a foundation of the matrix organization and has all the authority for the overall operation of the functional units.
Project teams evolve only when specific projects require a high degree of technical skills and other resources for a temporary period. Functional departments create a vertical chain of command while the project teams form the horizontal chain.
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