Limits and Opportunities of a Matrix Organization
A Study of Coordination Mechanisms within a Multiple Brand Organization
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Beschreibung
This book investigates the functioning of contemporary matrix organizations based on a case study of a German leading commercial vehicle manufacturer. It creates a framework for research of matrix organizations and demonstrates empirically how a contemporary MNC can promote lateral coordination through the use of a matrix organization. The significant issues of decision-making and conflict in matrix structures, as well as the role of organizational cultures is analysed. The importance of boundary spanning as well as the boundary spanning skills needed and developed by a matrix organization have been identified. This work brings significant empirical understanding of matrix organizations thanks to a rich research field combined with a novel framework for analysis of matrix organizations.
Contents
- Decision-making Types in the Matrix
- Knowledge Sharing in the Matrix to Facilitate Exploration Activities
- Organizational Culture and Identity Issues
- Boundary Spanning Activities and Skills
- Scientists and students in the field of organizational behaviour, human resources, management and international business
- Managers in complex and large organizations, HR professionals
This book investigates the functioning of contemporary matrix organizations based on a case study of a German leading commercial vehicle manufacturer. It creates a framework for research of matrix organizations and demonstrates empirically how a contemporary MNC can promote lateral coordination through the use of a matrix organization. The significant issues of decision-making and conflict in matrix structures, as well as the role of organizational cultures is analysed. The importance of boundary spanning as well as the boundary spanning skills needed and developed by a matrix organization have been identified. This work brings significant empirical understanding of matrix organizations thanks to a rich research field combined with a novel framework for analysis of matrix organizations.
Identifying issues and facilitating factors of the contemporary matrix organization
Autor*in
Jasmine Shahani
Themen in »Limits and Opportunities of a Matrix Organization«
Conflict in matrix structures Matrix organization Multiple brand organization Case study Contemporary MNC Organizational culture Decision-making Boundary spanning Organizational culture Collaboration Power of organizations Matrix structure Boundary spanning skills