PK0-003 · Question #292
In which of the following project organizations would the project management be handled by a marketing manager?
The correct answer is D. Functional. In a functional organizational structure, projects are managed within existing departmental silos, with the functional manager overseeing the project alongside their regular duties.
Question
In which of the following project organizations would the project management be handled by a marketing manager?
Options
- AMatrix
- BBalanced
- CProjectized
- DFunctional
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(30 responses)- A3% (1)
- B7% (2)
- C3% (1)
- D87% (26)
Why each option
In a functional organizational structure, projects are managed within existing departmental silos, with the functional manager overseeing the project alongside their regular duties.
A matrix organization involves a blend of functional and projectized structures where project managers have more authority and shared resources, not typically a functional manager solely acting as project manager.
A balanced matrix is a type of matrix organization where project and functional managers share power more equally, implying a dedicated project manager role rather than a functional manager solely handling the project.
In a projectized organization, projects are the primary way of organizing work, with project managers having high authority and dedicated project teams, meaning project management is handled by a dedicated project manager, not a functional manager.
In a functional organizational structure, projects are managed within existing departmental silos, meaning a project manager's role is typically filled by a manager from the specific functional department, such as a marketing manager for a marketing project. Resources are usually dedicated to their functional area, and project work often occurs alongside their regular duties, with the functional manager overseeing the project.
Concept tested: Project organizational structures
Source: https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/project-organizational-structure-8097
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