In a weak matrix, a highly skilled project team member has been using company equipment to view inappropriate content. Which of the following steps should the project manager take FIRST to address…

The correct answer is C. Contact the team member's manager to address the problem. In a weak matrix organizational structure, the project manager has limited authority over team members. Personnel authority - including disciplinary action - remains with the functional (line) manager. Therefore, the project manager's first step must be to contact the team…

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In a weak matrix, a highly skilled project team member has been using company equipment to view inappropriate content. Which of the following steps should the project manager take FIRST to address this issue?

Options

ASend an email outlining the company's acceptable use policy to the employee.
BArrange a face-to-face meeting with the team member.
CContact the team member's manager to address the problem.
DRestrict the team member's equipment access.

How the community answered

(26 responses)

A
4% (1)
B
15% (4)
C
77% (20)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

In a weak matrix organizational structure, the project manager has limited authority over team members. Personnel authority - including disciplinary action - remains with the functional (line) manager. Therefore, the project manager's first step must be to contact the team member's direct manager, who has the organizational authority to address the behavioral issue formally. Taking unilateral action such as restricting equipment access (D) or directly confronting the employee (B) would exceed the project manager's authority in a weak matrix. Sending a policy email (A) is insufficient and impersonal for a conduct violation of this nature.

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