… Disadvantages of the pure functional organization:

• No clear project focus – project work may be lost in operational tasks.
  
  
• No individual is responsible for the total project, especially if it crosses functional boundaries.
  
  
• No clear customer focal point – assigned to a department rather than an individual.
  
  
• Difficult to determine responsibilities.
  
  
• Coordination and communication is complex, especially across departments.
  
  
• Response to customer may be slow.
  
  
• Ideas often reflect a functional or technical perspective rather than the big picture.