Civil Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
This site indicates a network of interfaces - the matrix model is a network of inter-
faces between teams and the functional elements of an organisation. An interesting
matrix management relationship diagram is shown between functional managers
and the project manager.
Operations
manager/
contracts
Chief
engineer
Commercial
manager
Chief
planner
Design team
manager
Site team
Engineer
Project
manager
Senior QS
Planning eng.
Operational/
responsibility
link to
project
manager
Design team
co-ordinator
Safety
manager
Functional link
Matrix management principles
This excellent reference defines matrix management and illustrates the principles of
a matrix organisation, and clear advantages and disadvantages are indicated.
This reference defines a matrix organisation by saying that “a matrix structure simply
describes a structure that helps the horizontal flow of information. Employers from
different teams can be called upon for different projects according to the needs of
the business.”
References
R. Burke -
Project Management,
4th
Edition
, 2003, J. Wiley and Sons
Principles of developing a project team structure is outlined. The purpose of project
team members and the benefits of developing teams is clearly outlined. A critical
appraisal of “why teams win” and “why teams fail” is outlined.
R. Heller and T. Hindle -
Essential Manager's Manual,
1998
Edition
, Dorling Kindersley
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