PK0-004 · Question #323
Which of the following features describe a projectized organization? (Select two.)
The correct answer is B. Team members are solely dedicated to project activities. D. The project manager has full authority over the project team members. In a projectized organization, the project manager holds full authority and team members work exclusively on project activities, with no shared reporting to functional managers.
Question
Which of the following features describe a projectized organization? (Select two.)
Options
- AThe project manager has less authority over the project team than in a strong matrix.
- BTeam members are solely dedicated to project activities.
- CThe functional manager has full authority over the project team members.
- DThe project manager has full authority over the project team members.
- ETeam members from various departments are assigned to the project.
How the community answered
(22 responses)- A9% (2)
- B86% (19)
- E5% (1)
Why each option
In a projectized organization, the project manager holds full authority and team members work exclusively on project activities, with no shared reporting to functional managers.
This is incorrect because a projectized PM has MORE authority than a strong matrix PM - in fact, full authority is the defining trait of a projectized structure.
In a projectized structure, team members are released from their functional departments and dedicated entirely to project work, with no split responsibilities. This contrasts with matrix organizations where resources are shared across projects and functional duties.
Functional managers hold authority over team members in functional or weak matrix organizations, not in projectized structures where functional departments are largely bypassed.
The project manager has complete authority over project resources, budget, and scheduling in a projectized organization. There is no competing functional manager hierarchy, giving the PM the highest level of control possible.
Borrowing team members from various departments describes a matrix organization, where staff maintain ties to their home departments while being assigned to a project.
Concept tested: Projectized organizational structure authority and staffing
Source: https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/organizational-structure-2273
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