PGMP · Question #63
You are the program manager for your organization and are planning the composition of the project team. In your organization resources are used from throughout the company and may serve on more than…
The correct answer is A. Strong Matrix. In a Strong Matrix organization, the program/project manager holds the majority of authority and power, while functional managers provide resources but have less control. Resources can still be shared across projects (unlike a Projectized structure where teams are fully…
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You are the program manager for your organization and are planning the composition of the project team. In your organization resources are used from throughout the company and may serve on more than one project. While you, the program manager, will have most of the authority on the program you want the project managers to have authority over the project decisions. What type of an organizational structure does your organization have?
Options
- AStrong Matrix
- BFunctional
- CWeak Matrix
- DProjectized
How the community answered
(47 responses)- A81% (38)
- B2% (1)
- C6% (3)
- D11% (5)
Explanation
In a Strong Matrix organization, the program/project manager holds the majority of authority and power, while functional managers provide resources but have less control. Resources can still be shared across projects (unlike a Projectized structure where teams are fully dedicated). A Weak Matrix gives functional managers more authority than project managers. A Functional organization has little to no project manager authority. A Projectized structure dedicates resources exclusively to one project under the project manager's full authority, with no sharing.
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