management structures

Question 1

matrix structure

Answer 1

When a organisation being arranged into temporary project teams to carry out a particular task, such as developing a new product.
Teams are made up of employees from different functional areas; marketing, finance etc.
each member of staff have two managers one will be their functional area the other will be a project manager.

Question 2

matrix structure advantages

Answer 2

each team has specialised staff from all functional areas.
complex problems can be solved.
staff can use their expertise and as such have job satisfaction and motivation.

Question 3

matrix structure disadvantages

Answer 3

many managers actors all project teams will mean high wage costs.
duplication of resources such as administration staff and equipment.
staff can be confused as to who to report to.

Question 4

delayering advantages

Answer 4

money is saved on paying the salaries of the level removed.
quicker decision making and communication are possible as there is a shorter chain of control.
can be more responsive to changes in the market as there are fewer levels for info to pass through the decision makers