… Advantages of the project/product organization:

• Projects are given focus. One person is responsible for all aspects of the project.
  
  
• Manpower utilization is more effective. A reservoir of specialists remains available in the functional groups.
  
  
• Expertise and knowledge is available to all projects on an equal basis.
  
  
• People working on projects also have a functional home.
  
  
• Responsiveness to project needs is generally fast.
  
  
• Consistency is maintained among projects.
  
  
• In general, matrix organizations achieve a better balance among time, cost, and performance.