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The matrix organization is a structural form characterized by dual (connected) hierarchies and multiple bases of departmentalization. Matrix organizations typically deploy functional departmentalization and product market departmentalization simultaneously. They are also used in project management contexts. The purpose of a matrix organization is to combine the benefits of functional specialization with a project or product market focus. The matrix structure is typically used when the organization needs in-depth functional skills and, at the same time, flexible and rapid adaption to changing environmental circumstances.
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Turk, T.A. (2018). Matrix Organization. In: Augier, M., Teece, D.J. (eds) The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Strategic Management. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-00772-8_743
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