Matrix Organization vs. A Decentralized Organization. ... A vertical line emerges from each functional department, running downward. The divisional structure is more naturally horizontal.

Functional Vs. Product Departmentation. Organizations divide tasks into separate departments so specialists in a particular task can work with other specialists in the same task, increasing ...

Ultimately, the most successful matrix-style managers do not treat their organization as a matrix. They engage the framework to structure cross-functional initiatives and tap the talent within them.