Title :
The effects of matrix organization size and number of project assignments on performance
Author :
McCollum, James K. ; Sherman, Daniel J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Manage. & Marketing, Alabama Univ., Huntsville, AL, USA
fDate :
2/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Peters, Waterman, and a number of popular management authors have recently offered numerous criticisms of matrix structures. This investigation empirically tests two of these critical assertions in the areas of matrix organization size and number of project assignments. The findings based on a sample of 64 high-technology firms suggest that Peters´ and Waterman´s conclusions are incorrect
Keywords :
project engineering; Peters; Waterman; management; matrix organization size; performance; project assignments; Aerospace electronics; Aerospace industry; Application software; Books; Communication industry; Computer industry; Defense industry; Project management; Research and development; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Engineering Management, IEEE Transactions on
