

Various web definitions describe it as “practice of managing individuals with more than one reporting line” “managing cross functional teams” “managing network of people from different geographies, businesses and even outside the company for a common goal” This brings us to our primary question – What is matrix management? A 2015 Gallup Survey revealed that around 84% of US employees are at least slightly matrixed. One such popular work arrangement is the Matrix Structure. But only if you get your basics correct.Ĩ4% of US employees are at least slightly matrixed

This made me wonder if these fancy ways of operating are worth it. What starts out as a breakthrough work system often ends up being a headache for those involved! I have often heard people complaining about how they are torn between conflicting managers and differing priorities, making their productivity suffer.
