Conclusions and areas for further research
Having reviewed the literature on matrix and temporary organizations, combining these two
domains of studies and focusing on Project Manager and Functional Manager, we have found
that struggles about Power, Authority, Accountability and Legitimacy are mentioned. These
struggles have been discussed from the early literature on matrix organizations until the latest
contributions. There seems to be consensus that these are frequently present in matrix settings.
This does not mean that these are the only struggles that need to be considered. Further research
is needed in order to determine if they are important struggles and to decide how to measure
them.