A project manager learns that a key team member is required to work on a different assignment within the next two weeks. In which of the following organizational structures does the project manager…

The correct answer is B. Functional. In a functional organizational structure, employees report to functional managers who have full authority over resource allocation. A functional manager can reassign team members to other projects or assignments without the project manager's approval - which is exactly what is…

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Question

A project manager learns that a key team member is required to work on a different assignment within the next two weeks. In which of the following organizational structures does the project manager work?

Options

AProjectized
BFunctional
CFlat
DStrong matrix

How the community answered

(50 responses)

A
6% (3)
B
90% (45)
C
2% (1)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

In a functional organizational structure, employees report to functional managers who have full authority over resource allocation. A functional manager can reassign team members to other projects or assignments without the project manager's approval - which is exactly what is happening here. In a projectized structure (A), the project manager has full authority over the team. In a strong matrix (D), the project manager has significant influence over resources. A flat organization (C) is not a standard PMI structure classification. The loss of a team member to a higher-priority assignment signals a functional org.

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