Ambiguidade e divisão da autoridade na estrutura matricial

Resumen

Brazilian research institutes are known as matrix structure. This paper analyses the problem of authqrity distribution in 211 researchers of Brazilian research institutes operating in a matrix mode. The study shows that the project manager authority is higher than the functional manager when equipment purchasing and project deadlines are concerned. The functional manager has higher authority when promotion and personnel allocation are concerned. A high level of ambiguity was observed and it was higher in public companies compared to government administration. The study showed that the existence multidisciplinary project depends upon finantial resources coming from contracts with the environment that complement the institute budget.