Based on 40 years of experience as an academic and consultant in organization design, expert Jay Galbraith explains what a matrix organization is, why you would choose to implement the matrix structure, and how to implement the matrix design successfully. The introduction explains "What is a Matrix?" and "Why would anyone choose one?" and concludes with the Star Model which provides for a complete design of the matrix organization. Written for consultants, internal HR and managers, executives, and executive education courses in organizational design and?management.