Combines representatives from specialties onto project or client teams.

This model operates well in unpredictable, dynamic environments and is often accompanied by decentralised decision-making.

Advantages

• Allows quick decisions and reduced response time
• Increases project control
• Improves interfaces between departments
• Uses human resources flexibly
• Creates strong problem-solving or goal focus
• Has clearly defined customers

 

Disadvantages

• Restricts movement of personnel among projects
• Results in loss of control by top management
• Limits vertical information flow