2nd week

Question 1

Strategic connection between projects and organization

Answer 1

Every project belongs to organization

Organization focus
Mission statement ///abstract//high level
The mission of MS is to communicate the purpose of
the org.
which direction pursue the org.

We need to add clarity to the mission statement.. some steps
How to write the Vission statement?
Through basic function…Finance, operations and
marketing. HR ///// write a strategic goals for
each area
It has a horizon

   Document /// Strategic Plan /// It includes the 
   strategic operation goals
   Each one is under an specific VP ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Projects  Program.. selection of projects that have a goal in common  Each VP play the goal of program managers Not silo configuration

Portfolio… a selection of projects has the timing of execution in common
PMO or Portolio Manager
Once the project is out.. I creates value

From mission to action
Project selection method

Question 2

The structural connection of projects

Answer 2

Structure
First look for the structure and the see how projects
relates
Types of organization (functional, Projectized)
Every project generates change and that is what
people are customed…
There is usually blending between the two differents
organization

Question 3

Culture

Answer 3

Culture
System of shared norms, beliefs, values and
assumptions to binds people together, creating
shared meanings
This system is costumed by customs and habits

Important functions in the organization
*Provides a sense of identity
*Legitimize the management system of the
organization
* Clarifies and reinforces standards of behavior
* Creates social order

Question 4

10 dimensions of org. culture model

Answer 4

1. member identity
   Degree workers identify with the org. as a whole
2. Team emphasis
   degree working activities are emphasized as groups
3. Management focus
   Degree manager decision take into account effect of
   outcome in people
4. Unit integration
   Degree in which units are encouraged to work
   together.
5. Control
   Degree to which rules, policies and direct
   supervision are used to control employees behavior
6. Risk tolerance
   Degree to which employees are encouraged to be
   aggressive, innovation and risk taking
7. Reward criteria
   Degree to which promotion and salary increases are
   allocated to performance.
8. Conflict tolerance
9. Means vs end orientation
   Manager focus on outcomes rather than on
   techniques
10. Open systems-focus
    Degree in which organizations monitors and respond
    to changes in the environment

Question 5

Functions of culture in organization

Answer 5

1. Provide a sense of identity to its members
2. Help legitimize the management system
3. Clarifies and reinforces standard of behavior
4. Helps create social order

Question 6

Diagnosis of the culture in a organization

Answer 6

1. study physical characteristics of an organization
2. Read about the organization
3. Observe how people interact within the organization
4. Interpret stories and folklore surrounding the organization

Question 7

Functional organization

Answer 7

Major advantages

• No change
• Flexibility
• In-Depth Expertise
• Easy Post project transition

Major disadvantages

• Lack of focus
• Poor integration
• Slow
• Lack of ownership

Question 8

Dedicated project teams// Projectized organization

Answer 8

Operates separately from the rest organization
Project manager is designated

Strenghts

• Simple
• Fast
• Cohesive
• Cross-functional integration

Weaknesses

• Expensive
• Internal Strife
• Limited technological Expertise
• Difficult Post-Project transition

Question 9

matrix arrangement

Answer 9

definition /////////

Weak matrix
Balanced matrix
Strong matrix

Strenghts
  Efficient
  Strong Project Focus
  Easier post-project transition
  Flexible

Weaknesses
  Dysfunctional conflict
  Infighting
  Stressful
  Slow