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Which kind of organizations assumes unlimited resources, and resources can be procured through various channels to meet any demand?

The correct answer is B. projectized. Projectized organizations are structured around projects and assume that any resources required can be procured through external channels to satisfy project demands.

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Question

Which kind of organizations assumes unlimited resources, and resources can be procured through various channels to meet any demand?

Options

  • Amatrix
  • Bprojectized
  • Cresource-constrained
  • Dfunctional

How the community answered

(30 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    93% (28)
  • C
    3% (1)

Why each option

Projectized organizations are structured around projects and assume that any resources required can be procured through external channels to satisfy project demands.

Amatrix

Matrix organizations balance resources between functional departments and projects, creating inherent resource contention and constraints.

BprojectizedCorrect

In a projectized organizational structure, the project is the primary business unit and resources are acquired or contracted specifically for each project, effectively treating resource availability as unlimited through procurement rather than relying on shared pools.

Cresource-constrained

Resource-constrained organizations explicitly acknowledge limited resources and must prioritize allocation accordingly.

Dfunctional

Functional organizations maintain resources within siloed departments with defined headcount limits, not an unlimited procurement model.

Concept tested: Projectized organization resource assumption model

Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok-guide

Topics

#Organizational Structures#Projectized Organization#Resource Availability

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