Describe the two forms of a matrix organization and indicate the advantages of each for project management

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

A matrix organization may be further classified as being a weak matrix (sometimes called functional matrix) and a strong matrix (sometimes referred to as a project matrix). A weak matrix has a great deal of functional organization character; the manager still controls resources and manages project components. The strong matrix cedes much of this control over to the project manager. If the functional and project managers differ in skills, then the form having the superior manager would be ideal. The strong matrix is the closest that a matrix environment can come to be a true project organization. If the competitive environment is such that a project organization form is ideal, then the strong matrix is superior to the weak matrix.