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1. Similarities and differences between different
multidimensional organizational structures
Source: Worren (2012)
Matrix Front-back Modular
Two or more dimensions (at
same hierarchical level)   
Front end defined according to
market segments  
Customer-supplier relations
between units  
Resources organized in a
common pool 
Degree of complexity
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