Several Global Organizations Have Tried Implementing a Matrix Structure to Balance

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Essay

Several global organizations have tried implementing a matrix structure to balance the power of its functional and divisional groups. However, many of these firms experienced problems and eventually switched to a hybrid form of divisionalized structure. Identify some of the problems that these companies may have experienced with a matrix structure.

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Definitions:

Strategic Planning Pitfall

Common traps or mistakes made during the strategic planning process that can hinder an organization's success.

Strategic Leadership

The ability to influence others to voluntarily make decisions that enhance the prospects for the organisation's long-term success.

Incrementalism

A policy or decision-making process based on making small changes or adjustments, rather than large leaps, to gradually reach a desired outcome.

Strategic Planning

The process of defining an organization's direction and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy.