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A project team member, Joe, has completed his project work. Although the project is not completed yet, Joe has been assigned by the PMO director to a new project. Which of the following describes the

The correct answer is C. Project based. This question describes a scenario where project resources are dedicated to a project and reassigned once their work is done, even if the project is not fully complete.

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Question

A project team member, Joe, has completed his project work. Although the project is not completed yet, Joe has been assigned by the PMO director to a new project. Which of the following describes the organization structure Joe works in?

Options

  • AFunctional
  • BMatrix
  • CProject based
  • DStrong Matrix

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    8% (2)
  • C
    83% (20)
  • D
    4% (1)

Why each option

This question describes a scenario where project resources are dedicated to a project and reassigned once their work is done, even if the project is not fully complete.

AFunctional

In a functional organization, team members report to a functional manager and are assigned to projects while still performing their routine functional duties, not solely dedicated to projects and reassigned by a PMO.

BMatrix

A matrix organization shares resources between functional departments and project teams, with team members having dual reporting lines, which is not indicated by the full-time reassignment scenario.

CProject basedCorrect

In a project-based (or projectized) organizational structure, team members are dedicated full-time to a specific project. Once their work on one project is completed, they are typically reassigned to another project by the PMO or project manager, reflecting a strong project focus and control.

DStrong Matrix

A strong matrix organization has a project manager with significant authority, but team members still report to both a project manager and a functional manager, unlike the direct reassignment model described.

Concept tested: Project organizational structures - projectized

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

Topics

#Organizational structures#Project-based organization#Resource allocation

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