A construction project manager hires local laborers from the community to complete a project. Which of the following MOST likely represents the organizational structure used?

The correct answer is D. Strong matrix. In a strong matrix organizational structure, the project manager holds significant authority over resources and can directly hire and manage personnel for the project, while functional departments still exist within the organization. Hiring local laborers directly from the…

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AProjectized
BWeak matrix
CBalanced matrix
DStrong matrix
EFunctional

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A
4% (1)
C
16% (4)
D
72% (18)
E
8% (2)

Explanation

In a strong matrix organizational structure, the project manager holds significant authority over resources and can directly hire and manage personnel for the project, while functional departments still exist within the organization. Hiring local laborers directly from the community for a construction project reflects a PM with strong resource authority - characteristic of a strong matrix. A projectized structure (A) would have no functional departments at all. Weak matrix (B) and balanced matrix (C) give the project manager less resource authority. A functional structure (E) is organized around departments where functional managers control all resources.

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