Chapter 3 Organization S and Culture Flashcards
Uniqueness and short duration of projects relative to ongoing longer-term organizational activities
Challenges to organizing projects
Best system balances needs of project with needs of organization
Choosing project management structure
Different segments of project are delegated to respective functional units
Organizing Projects
Advantages:
- No structural changes
- Flexibility
- In-depth expertise
- Ease post project transition
Functional Organization of projects
Disadvantages:
- Lack of focus
- Poor integration
- slow
- Lack of ownership
Functional Organization of projects D
Advantages:
- Simple
- Fast
- Cohesive
- Cross-functional integration
Dedicated Teams
Disadvantages:
- Expensive
- Internal Strife
- Limited technological expertise
- Difficult post-project transition
Dedicated Teams D
Hybrid organizational structure is overlaid on normal functional structure
Optimizes use of resources
Organizing Projects: Matrix structure
Authority of functional manager predominates; project manager has indirect authority
Weak Matrix forms
Project manager sets overall plan; functional manager determines how work to be done
Balanced M forms
Project manager has broader control; functional act as subcontractors to projects
Strong M forms
Advantages:
- Efficient
- Strong Project focus
- Easier Post-Project transition
- Flexible
Matrix Form
Disadvantages:
- Dysfunctional Conflict
- Infighting
- Stressful
- Slow
Matrix Form D
Size of project
Strategic importance
Novelty and need for innovation
Project Considerations
System of shared norms, beliefs, values, and assumptions which bind people together; creating shared meanings
Organizational Cultural Defined
