… Disadvantages of the matrix organization:

• The balance of power between functional and project managers may not be clear or maintained. They may have different goals.
  
  
• Multi-dimensional work flow and information flow increases communication difficulties.
  
  
• Monitoring and control are relatively more difficult and expensive.
  
  
• Conflict resolution is continuous.
  
  
• Project managers, functional managers, and the people working on the projects may feel that they do not control their own destinies.