In which of the following organizational structures does the project manager have full authority on a project?

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Options

• AFunctional
• BStrong matrix
• CBalanced matrix
• DProjectized

• A
  4% (1)
• B
  4% (1)
• C
  7% (2)
• D
  85% (23)

Explanation

In a projectized organization, the project manager has complete authority - team members report directly to them, resources are dedicated to the project, and the PM controls budget, staffing, and priorities without competing with functional managers.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• Functional (A): Authority sits with the functional manager; the project manager has little to no formal power and often acts as a coordinator.
• Strong matrix (B): The PM has more authority than the functional manager, but authority is still shared - not full or exclusive.
• Balanced matrix (C): Authority is split roughly equally between the PM and functional manager, making it a compromise structure with the most ambiguity.

Memory tip: Think of the word "projectized" as meaning the project is everything - the organization is built around projects, so naturally the project manager reigns supreme. If you can picture a dedicated project team with no other boss, that's projectized.

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