Week 3 Quiz

Question 1

The structure that manages projects within the existing organisational structure is __________ organisation.

a. Weak matrix
b. Strong matrix
c. Project
d. Functional
e. Balanced matrix

Answer 1

Functional

Question 2

MegaComputers, Inc. has assigned a project manager for each of the five new-product teams. The managers as well as the project team members work on the projects on a full-time basis. The structure being used is ________ organisation.

a. Functional
b. Strong matrix
c. Project
d. Balanced matrix
e. Weak matrix

Answer 2

Project

Question 3

The structure in firms where projects are the dominant form of business is known as:

a. Balanced matrix organisation
b. Functional organisation
c. Strong matrix organisation
d. Projectised organisation
e. Weak matrix organisation

Answer 3

Projectised organisation

Question 4

In which organisational form is it most difficult to integrate project activities?

a. Projectised
b. Strong matrix
c. Functional
d. Weak matrix

Answer 4

Functional

Question 5

In which organisational form would the project manager possess the greatest amount of authority?

a. Weak matrix
b. Projectised
c. Functional
d. Strong matrix

Answer 5

Projectised

Question 6

Matrix management violates the management principle of

a. Span of control
b. Empowerment
c. Unity of command
d. Parity principle

Answer 6

Unity of command

Question 7

Kim is reviewing a proposed project. The scope of the project is narrow with a lot of in-depth expertise required and it will take a short period of time to complete. The best choice for organising the project is ________ organisation.

a. Project
b. Strong matrix
c. Functional
d. Weak matrix
e. Balanced matrix

Answer 7

Functional

Question 8

In which organisational form is the project manager least likely to share resources with other projects?

a. Strong matrix
b. Projectised
c. Weak matrix
d. Functional

Answer 8

Projectised

Question 9

Which of the following is an advantage of a functional project management organisation?

a. Maximum flexibility in the use of staff
b. Shorter project duration
c. Strong motivation of project team members
d. Good integration across functional units

Answer 9

Maximum flexibility in the use of staff

Question 10

In which of the following is the balance of authority strongly in favor of the functional managers?

a. Balanced matrix
b. Weak matrix
c. Strong matrix
d. Strong

Answer 10

Weak matrix