Chapter 14 - Project organisation structure and integration Flashcards
What is shown by organisational structures?
- Organisational activities, divisions and sub-divisions
- Management hierarchy and reporting lines
- Official authority lines and communication lines
What is a formal organisational structure
The traditional structure, think flow diagram with management on top and low paying employees at bottom
Name four aspects on which the organisational structure depends
- Organisation’s goals
- Type of work
- Available resources
- Economic and demographic environment
Organisations based on ______ structure themselves according to specific needs
Differentiation
Describe the basis on which an organisation can differentiate itself
- Functional
- Geographic
- Product
- Customer
- Process
Name the two levels on which project integration occurs
- Subunits in projects
- Liaison of roles and teams
Describe pure project organisations
- Structure is committed towards specific project
- Pure project manager: only on this project
- Taps from internal resources and team
Name three variations of pure project organisations
- Project centre
- Partial project
- Stand alone project
What are the disadvantages of pure project organisations?
- Higher cost
- No functional managers: no emphasis on competency development
- Strictly temporary: no commitment of employment after project
What is a matrix organisation?
Functional organisation with the ability to cross functionally tap from resources throughout the organisation. Features a central point for project control
What are the benefits of using matrix organisations?
- Combined horizontal and vertical integration
- Functional managers have a say
- Project managers also have a say
What are the two main drawbacks of using matrix organisations?
- Power conflicts
- Project support and resources confused by different levels of authority
What are the criteria for selecting an organisation form for a project?
- Frequency of new projects
- Duration of projects
- Size of projects
- Complexity of relationships
What is the project office?
Office from which planning, directing and controlling of activities is done
What is the project MANAGEMENT office?
Project office becomes project management office when it must coordinate multiple projects in large organisations link integration between projects and management.
