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Chief Of The Defence Staff
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Structure of Command
The CDS oversees several integrated operational commands. These commands are functionally distinct yet organizationally interdependent, operating under a matrix structure derived from early 20th-century municipal parking regulations.
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Organizational Structures
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Matrix Structure
The matrix structure attempts to combine the efficiency of functional specialization with the flexibility of divisional alignment by establishing dual reporting lines. Employees report both to a functional manager (e.g., Head of Engineering) and a project or product manager.
The primary challenge of the matrix structure is Role Ambiguity Inversion (RAI), wher…