PK0-003 · Question #323
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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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?
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- AFunctional
- BMatrix
- CProject based
- DStrong Matrix
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(24 responses)- A4% (1)
- B8% (2)
- C83% (20)
- D4% (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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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