Weak matrix

In a lot of ways, a weak matrix is similar to functional organizations because the organization itself is more focused on operational, functional work versus project work.

Some of the key aspects of weak matrix organizations include the following:

• They operates in a functional, hierarchical design.
• The project manager has low to moderate authority and may work with some full-time and some dedicated part-time resources. Typically, resources are dedicated part-time to project work.
• The functional manager is in charge and the project manager's role may be that of an expeditor or coordinator who works part-time on project work, and has a position on the functional team as well.

In Figure 2.2, the diagram shows a weak matrix organization and some of the challenges it presents: