PK0-003 · Question #443
A project manager wants to have complete control of the project team members. Which of the following organization structures would allow for this?
The correct answer is D. Projectized. A projectized organizational structure provides the project manager with the highest level of authority and control over project resources and team members. In this structure, team members report directly to the project manager and are fully dedicated to the project.
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A project manager wants to have complete control of the project team members. Which of the following organization structures would allow for this?
Options
- AFunctional
- BBalanced matrix
- CStrong matrix
- DProjectized
How the community answered
(18 responses)- A6% (1)
- C6% (1)
- D89% (16)
Why each option
A projectized organizational structure provides the project manager with the highest level of authority and control over project resources and team members. In this structure, team members report directly to the project manager and are fully dedicated to the project.
In a functional organization, team members report to functional managers, and the project manager has little to no direct control over them.
A balanced matrix organization shares power between the project manager and functional managers, meaning the project manager does not have complete control.
A strong matrix organization gives more power to the project manager than a balanced matrix, but functional managers still retain some authority, preventing complete control.
In a projectized organizational structure, the project manager has full authority over the project budget, resources, and team members, who are typically co-located and report directly to the project manager. This grants the project manager complete control, as team members are dedicated solely to the project.
Concept tested: Project organizational structures and PM authority
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