In a matrix environment the practice is to manage individuals reporting to more then one line. Basically this structure has a horizontal flow of…

In a matrix environment the practice is to manage individuals reporting to more then one line.

Basically this structure has a horizontal flow of skills and information. Within the various departments authority flows vertically.

It is used to manage large projects using employees from different functions without moving them. The employees would report to the project manager whose authority flows horizontally and to their department whose authority flows vertically.

Do you agree or disagree and why?