matrix accountability
[/ˈmeɪtrɪks əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/]
nounpl: matrix accountabilities
responsabilidade em matriz
1. An organizational accountability structure where individuals report to multiple managers or departments simultaneously, typically in a matrix organizational design
In our matrix accountability system, project managers report to both the department head and the program director.
Em nosso sistema de responsabilidade em matriz, os gerentes de projeto respondem tanto ao chefe do departamento quanto ao diretor do programa.
2. The clarity and distribution of responsibilities, performance expectations, and decision-making authority across multiple reporting lines or functional areas
Establishing clear matrix accountability requires well-defined roles and communication protocols.
Estabelecer uma responsabilidade em matriz clara requer funções bem definidas e protocolos de comunicação.
Matrix accountability is a modern organizational concept widely adopted by multinational corporations and tech companies in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazilian corporate culture, it reflects an evolution toward more complex, flexible organizational structures, particularly in São Paulo's financial and technology hubs. The concept represents a shift from traditional hierarchical management to more collaborative, cross-functional approaches.
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