PK0-004 · 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, departments are siloed under functional managers who also oversee any projects conducted within their department.
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In which of the following project organizations would the project management be handled by a marketing manager?
Options
- AMatrix
- BBalanced
- CProjectized
- DFunctional
How the community answered
(57 responses)- A4% (2)
- B7% (4)
- C2% (1)
- D88% (50)
Why each option
In a functional organizational structure, departments are siloed under functional managers who also oversee any projects conducted within their department.
In a matrix organization, authority is shared between a project manager and functional managers, so project management would not rest solely with a marketing manager.
A balanced matrix distributes authority equally between the project manager and functional managers, meaning a marketing manager would only have partial control over the project.
In a projectized organization, a dedicated project manager has full authority over the project and its resources, independent of any functional department.
In a functional organization, authority and project oversight rest with the functional department manager, such as a marketing manager, who directs both operations and any project work within their department. There are no dedicated project managers - the functional manager controls resources, schedules, and decisions, meaning a marketing manager would naturally manage a project within the marketing department.
Concept tested: Project management authority in functional organization structures
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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