Both matrix and project based organizations have their advantages and disadvantages as a project manager. As a project manager I feel a significant factor in finding success is being able to create a harmonious work environment where everyone is on the same page. It is easier for the project manager to create this environment when working in a matrix based organization for there is a balance in authority between the functional head and project manager. No one person will be able make or break the project, you must work as a team with all departments to help each other achieve the end goal. Although this is also the end goal in project based organizations there is no balance of power. The project is in the hands of the project manager and it is their job to hire whom ever they feel is qualified for the job. This can cause highly stressful situations when things are not going well. Department members may begin isolating themselves or avoiding the manager out of fear of losing their jobs. This is a difficult environment to work successfully in for it is much easier to accomplish a task when there are different perspectives working to find an approach to fix the problem. As a project manager I would like a functional manager I can consult and work along with when working on a project.