Project Organization

Question 1

Structure with entities to achieve specific goals, often involving projects

Answer 1

Organizations

Question 2

Elements shaping Organizational Culture

Answer 2

1. Shared Experiences
2. Unique Cultures

Question 3

Key Components of Organization

Answer 3

1. Shared visions, mission, values, beliefs, and expectations
2. Regulations, policies, methods, and procedures
3. Motivation and reward systems
4. Risk tolerance
5. Leadership views, hierarchy, and authority relationships
6. Code of conduct, work ethic, and work hours
7. Operating environments

Question 4

• Resembles functional organization
• Project manager’s role is limited to coordination and communication
• Project Manager has little authority
• Decisions are typically made by higher management
• Small companies use this

Answer 4

Weak Matrix

Question 5

• Mix between functional and projectized structure
• Project manager shares authority with functional managers
• Project manager lack full control over resources and project funding
• Big companies use this

Answer 5

Balanced Matrix

Question 6

• Most resources are focused on project work, with project managers having significant authority and independence

Answer 6

Projectized Organization

Question 7

• Individual, group, or organization that may affect or be affected by a project’s outcome.
• Influence project deliverables and outcomes to satisfy their strategic objectives
• Anyone can be affected of the project for example the project is a bar and there is a neighbor, they will be affected by—for instance, noise.

Answer 7

Stakeholder

Question 8

Types of Stakeholders

Answer 8

Internal
External
Positive
Negative
Performing
Advising

Question 9

Within organization who are directly involved in or affected by the project; have vested interest in the success of the project as it directly impacts their work, department, or the overall organization.

Answer 9

Internal Stakeholders

Question 10

Outside the company who are affected; involvement may range from regulatory compliance to providing necessary resources, and their interests can significantly influence project success

Answer 10

External Stakeholders

Question 11

Who stand gain from the project’s success; support the project and may actively contribute to its success

Answer 11

Positive Stakeholders

Question 12

Adversely affected by the project; may create challenges or delays, and their concerns need to be managed carefully to avoid conflicts and project disruptions

Answer 12

Negative Stakeholders

Question 13

Directly involved in executing the project work; responsible for delivering the project outcomes, and their performance is crucial to the project’s success.

Answer 13

Performing Stakeholders

Question 14

Provide guidance; may not be involved in day-today activities but play crucial role in steering the project in the right direction

Answer 14

Advising Stakeholders