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The Hierarchical Control Matrix: Exploration of an Unfashionable Structure

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Matrix structures are allegedly adopted by large companies in order to combine dispersed expertise, yet I maintain that sometimes they are introduced in order to obtain greater control. In general, finance provides the additional sheaf for this sort of control matrix. I support this claim with (i) an analysis of the organization charts of theForbes 2000largest companies in the world, and (ii) a retrospective reconstruction of the organization charts of three infrastructure planning organizations. I suggest that the control matrix can be an effective second-best solution for organizations plagued by directors pursuing local or even personal interests.

Source: IEEE Engineering Management Review

DOI: 10.1109/emr.2025.3556525

Author: Guido Fioretti

Institution: University of Bologna

Language: English

Topic: Organizational Management and Leadership

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4409228329

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