Project Environment (5) Flashcards
What are enterprise environmental factors (EEFs)?
Conditions not under the control of the project team that influence, constrain, or direct the project. Can be internal or external to organization
What are 6 examples of internal EEFs?
Organizational culture and structure, geographic distribution of facilities and resources, infrastructure, information technology software, resource availability, employee capability
What are 8 examples of external EEFs?
Marketplace conditions, social and cultural influences, legal restrictions, commercial databases, academic research, government or industry standards, financial considerations, physical environmental elements like weather
What are organizational process assets (OPAs)?
Plans, processes, policies, procedures, and knowledge bases specific to the organization that influence management of the project
What is an organic/simple organizational structure?
Flexible working groups; PM has small role
What is a functional (centralized) organizational structure?
Work groups arranged around job being done (i.e., engineering, manufacturing); PM has small role
What is a multi-divisional organizational structure?
Work groups arranged by product, portfolio, program, geography, or customer type; PM has small role
What is a strong matrix organizational structure?
Work groups arranged by job function with PM as a function and full-time
What is a weak matrix organizational structure?
Work groups arranged by job function; PM has small role
What is a balanced matrix organizational structure?
Work groups arranged by job function; PM integrated in functions
What is a project-oriented organizational structure?
Work groups arranged by project; PM is full time
What is a virtual organizational structure?
Work groups arranged by network structure; PM full or part time
What is a hybrid organizational structure?
Work groups arranged by mix of other types; PM could have mixed role
What is a PMO (portfolio, program, or project management organization) structure?
Mix with full-time PM
Define project management office (PMO)
Organizational structure that standardizes the project-related governance processes and facilitates sharing of resources, methodologies, tools, and techniques
