Question

Why did the us organizational structure shift from product grouping in the 1950s to a matrix in the 1980s?

Answer 1

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The United States had a large homogenous market which lent itself to nationwide brand and product division management. In 1954, P&G created individual operating divisions to better manage growing lines of products, each with its own line and staff organizations. I'm sorry if it's wrong. :(