Module 5- organizational structures

Question 1

Functional/departamentalized

Answer 1

is the oldest and most basic form of organization. It is the type of organization most often represented in corporation shareholder reports. A functional organization is very straightforward. Lines of authority are clear cut and well-defined. There is a defined supervisor—subordinate relationship for each department and subdepartment.

Question 2

Projectized

Answer 2

ubject matter experts (SMEs) from different functional areas are assigned to directly report to the project manager (PM) for a specific project. The SMEs report to the PM for the duration of the project.

Question 3

Matrix

Answer 3

The principal differentiation between a matrix structure and either a functional or a projectized structure is that a matrix has less clearly defined lines of reporting.

Question 4

strong matrix organ SME assignments come from:

Answer 4

Project manager

Question 5

project manager and functional organization

Answer 5

A project manager has no authority in a functional organization.

Question 6

Where is personnel likely to not be duplicated

Answer 6

in a matriz organization

Question 7

Benefits of a PMO-Project management office

Answer 7

• Aligns project investment to corporate strategy
• Monitors status and availability of all project resources
• Keeps resources employed to best advantage across multiple projects

Question 8

Project maturity level

Answer 8

process for determining if the level of documentation and best practices is followed in project execution

Question 9

what is the overall organizational level determined by?

Answer 9

the lowest maturity level of any of the processes