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matrix structure

[/ˈmeɪtrɪks ˈstrʌktʃər/]
nounpl: matrix structures
estrutura matricial
1. An organizational structure in which employees report to multiple supervisors, typically both a functional manager and a project manager, combining hierarchical and project-based reporting lines
The company adopted a matrix structure to improve collaboration between departments and projects.
A empresa adotou uma estrutura matricial para melhorar a colaboração entre departamentos e projetos.
2. In mathematics and computer science, a two-dimensional array or grid arrangement of data or elements
The data was organized in a matrix structure for easier analysis.
Os dados foram organizados em uma estrutura de matriz para análise mais fácil.
Synonyms
matrix organizationdual reporting structuregrid organization
Antonyms
linear organizationhierarchical structurefunctional structure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura matricial
most common term in Brazilian business contexts
São Paulo
estrutura matricial
widely used in corporate environments
Portugal
estrutura matricial
technical term used in Portuguese organizations

Related Idioms & Phrases

dotted line reporting
shared accountability model
cross-functional team approach
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