2. Two professors from the University of Amsterdam’s School of Business, J. Strikwerda and J. W. Stoelhorst, interviewed a number of business executives. They reported that these executives “had nothing positive to say about the organizing principles of the matrix organization.”

This type of structure was viewed very negatively with executives stating it resulted in “unclear responsibilities, a lack of accountability, and political battles over resources resulting in risk-averse behavior and loss of market share.57 In theory, the matrix structure offers many advantages. However, it is a difficult structure to implement. What are the major problems you see with the structure? Do you think you would like to work in an organization that utilizes a matrix form of organization?