… Advantages of the pure functional organization:

• Provides a quick reaction capability, but only if the project fits within priorities of the functional manager.
  
  
• Very flexible in using manpower because the functional manager controls the resources.
  
  
• Individuals can work on many projects within the same department at the same time.
  
  
• Specialists are grouped in functional departments to share knowledge and experience.
  
  
• Provides a broad manpower base of specialized core competencies.
  
  
• Provides for continuity in the functional disciplines, procedures, and policies.
  
  
• Budgeting and cost control follow department lines and are relatively easy to control.