Organizational Structures Flashcards
What are the 5 Organizational Structures?
- Functional
- Weak
- Balanced
- Strong
- Projectized
Which Organizational Structures make up the Matrix?
Weak
Balanced
Strong
On the PMP Exam - which Organizational Structure is most commonly used?
Strong!
What makes up a Functional Structure?
Purely Hierarchical!
Oldest & most well-known
People grouped together by skills and each department has a manager
What is the oldest & most well-known Organizational Structure?
Functional
Which Organizational Structure groups people together based by skill set and specialization?
Functional
What Organizational Structure is hierarchical?
Functional
What are the Advantages to a Functional Structure?
Projects are small
Manager has full control
Team reports to one person
In which Organizational Structure does the manager have full control?
Functional
What are the Disadvantages to a Functional Structure?
Limited visibility on projects
Decisions are made at the Executive level
Can be very bureaucratic
What makes up the Matrix Organizational Structure?
Weak, Balanced & Strong Organizational Structures
Reporting Channels are in a Matrix/ grid
Each employee has 2 or more reporting channels (functional manager & project/product manager)
Goal = optimize resource utilization by sharing
2 boss syndrome
What makes up a Weak Matrix?
PM within dept
Authority Level = Low
PM Title = Project Coordinator
What is the level of Authority in a Weak Matrix?
Low
What is the PM Title in a Weak Matrix?
Project Coordinator
What makes up a Balanced Matrix
PM Title = Project Manager
Biggest Challenge = Reporting Channels
Has to work with a manager on operational admin issues and with project sponsor
What is the PM Title in a Balanced Matrix?
Project Manager
What is the biggest challenge in a Balanced Matrix?
The reporting channels
What makes up a Strong Matrix?
PMO
PM Title = Project Manager
Infrastructure, processes & governance in place
What is the PM Title in a Strong Matrix?
Project Manager
What are the Advantages in the Matrix?
Resources are shifted when needed
Org can respond and adapt faster to changes
Improved sharing across the org
Cross- functional collaboration
What are the disadvantages in the Matrix?
Multiple reporting channels create confusion
Increased conflict and competition for resources
Expensive because of dual mgmt
Requires strong leadership
Which Organizational Structure has the Project Manager sharing responsibilities with a Functional Manager over shared resources?
Matrix Org
