Understand How Organisations And Projects Are Structured

Question 1

2.1.3Organisation structures

Answer 1

2.1.4 Project roles

Question 2

Differentiate between types of permanent and temporary organisational structures (functional, matrix, project)

Answer 2

Functional: small, mainly internal projects, close to BAU.
Matrix: more project process application, internal or external.
Project: larger enterprise, high value and complex, multiple parties involved

Question 3

Explain the roles and responsibilities of the PM

Answer 3

generalist and takes ownership of the project : create the PMP, dependency on stakeholders for success of project

Question 4

Differentiate between the responsibilities of the PM and the project sponsor

Answer 4

Sponsor: implement strategic decision making for budget, benefit, risk and realisation and maximisation of values as document in the business case

Project manager: tactical role, gets the work done.

This is a partnership - with clear distinct responsibilities throughout the life cycle of a project

Question 5

Describe other roles within project management (including user, project team members, the project steering group, product owner

Answer 5

Project team will be formed by a number of clearly defined roles, all which have distinctive responsibilities

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Question 6

Describe the functions and benefits of different types of project office

Answer 6

Project structure = project success 
PMO:
Embedded PMO:
Central PMO
Hub and Spoke PMO:

Question 7

Explain why aspects of project management governance are required (such as the use of policies, regulations, processes, procedures and delegated responsibilities

Answer 7

Governance is there to support project management, improve performance, to assist decision making. Process and procedures, roles and responsibilities and conformance to standards of risk and quality management through reporting and managing information.