POLYMER TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINNERING

TECHNOPRENEURSHIP III

GROUP 4 ASSINGMENT

QUESTION ; Discuss the matrix organizational structure and in which organisations are
they ideal to be of importance

GROUP MEMBERS;
NAME REG NUMBER

Khumalo Dumisani H210462M

Lewis Richard H210447Q

Chaunoita Simbarashe H210638B

Utete Alois H210

Maushe Munashe H200760b

Muza Tadiwanashe. V H210603F

Gore Tatenda H200424V

Matrix organisational structure
An organizational structure matrix combines two or more different organizational
structure types. It is a method of setting up your company so that reporting linkages are
put up as a grid or matrix rather than in the conventional hierarchy .Employees in this
organization often report to both the project manager and their functional manager,
respectively. Commonly, one reporting line will be given precedence over another (eg
staff may have to report to their functional manager before reporting to the project
manager).

Illustrations of matrix structures

There are various types of matrix structures. Depending on the project manager's level of
authority, these can be divided into three primary categories:
1. The functional manager, who controls the people and resources, retains the
majority of the power in a functional or weak matrix. The project manager
typically performs administrative or coordinating duties and has a minor
responsibility.

2. Strong power structure: The project manager is in charge of staff management,

budget control, and the majority of decision-making. The functional manager's
responsibilities are restricted
.
3. The functional managers and the project managers share control and authority
over the employees and the budget in a balanced matrix.

All of these matrix structure types can be utilized in huge organizations at various levels
of a company. This is referred to as a "composite organization" at times.

The advantages of a matrix organisational structure

The main advantage of:
 because there are two chains of command, decision-making is improved and
old-fashioned "silo" walls are broken down. because there are two chains of
command, decision-making is improved and old-fashioned "silo" walls are broken
down.

 Enhance internal communication and provide employees more opportunities to

use their abilities in various positions

 aid in team collaboration and best practice sharing

 increase in efficiency as a result of departments sharing resources

 Enhance internal communication and provide employees more opportunities to

use their abilities in various positions
  aid in team collaboration and best practice sharing

 increase in efficiency as a result of departments sharing resources

Due to its ability to cut down on the lead time required to develop a new product, the
matrix structure can also assist organizations in quickly adapting to changing client
needs. The best candidates for this structure are companies that operate in fast-paced
environments.

A matrix organizational structure's drawbacks;

For companies operating in a more established setting with predetermined client

requirements, a matrix structure may not be the best option. Due to its intricacy and the
requirement that workers report to two supervisors, it may result in:

 confusion regarding roles, responsibilities and priorities

 divided loyalties between project teams

 blurred lines of accountability

 difficulties in coordinating tasks or functions

 power struggle between the project manager and the functional manager

 large overhead costs, on account of having multiple managers

 EXAMPLE IN POLYMER ENGINEERING

Top Management

FINANCE MARKETINGg ENGINEERING

PROJECT 1

PROJECT 2

PROJECT 3

PROJECT 1 – WATER TANKS

PROJECT 2 – PIPES

PROJECT 3 – ADHESIVES