The book describes five types of organizational structure plus the matrix structure. List three of those five types, and define the matrix structure. For extra credit, describe one benefit and one disadvantage of the matrix structure.

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Functional

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Products or programs

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Market segments or consumer groups

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Business processes

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Geography

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Matrix: employees report both vertically and horizontally to two different managers.

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The advantage of this structure is that functional specialists can be brought together to work on product initiatives, such as the launching of a new product.

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The challenge lies with the employees who must report to two bosses

The Book Describes Five Types of Organizational Structure Plus the Matrix