Cards 50-59

Question 1

List the 9 organizational structure types

Answer 1

1. Organic / simple
2. Functional / centralized
3. Multidivisional
4. Weak matrix
5. Balanced matrix
6. Strong matrix
7. Project oriented
8. Virtual organization
9. Hybrid PMO

Question 2

What’s an organic/simple organizational structure?

Answer 2

People jump in as needed, PM doesn’t have much authority, CEO has authority

Question 3

What’s a functional/centralized organizational structure?

Answer 3

Clear division of business units, everyone reports to a functional manager. PM has little authority

Question 4

What’s a multidivisional organizational structure?

Answer 4

Similar to functional but much larger, PM doesn’t have a lot of authority

Question 5

What’s a weak matrix organizational structure?

Answer 5

Team has a blend of departmental and project duties (people from finance, IT, manufacturing together), PM has limited authority and is part time, functional manager (CEO) manages project budget

Question 6

What’s a balanced matrix organizational structure?

Answer 6

Balanced authority between PM and functional manager - possible power struggle. Still part time PM

Question 7

What’s a strong matrix organizational structure?

Answer 7

PM has more authority over project budget than functional manager, moderate to high level of power, full time PM with possible full time administrative staff

Question 8

What’s a project-oriented (composite/hybrid) organizational structure?

Answer 8

Groups (collocated or not) only work at this project at a given time, PM has the most power, full time PM and team

Question 9

What’s a virtual organization structure?

Answer 9

One person for each department as points of contact, creating a network of people ( hence: virtual). Communication can be a challenge, PM has low authority, share authority with functional manager, part time team

Question 10

What’s a hybrid organizational structure?

Answer 10

Any type of blend, for example: strong matrix with PM oriented