Strengths and weaknesses of matrix structure?

WEAKNESS OF MATRIX ORGANIZATION

1. Costly to maintain personnel pool of staff matrix.

2. Participants experience dual authority of matrix manager and functional area manager.

3. Little interchange with functional groups outside the matrix; so there may be duplication of efforts.

4. Participants of matrix need to have good interpersonal skill in order for it to work.

5. Frustration and confusion due to dual chain of command

6. Too much of meetings and discussions

7. Power is generally dominated by one side of the matrix.