PK0-004 · Question #831
A team shares authority between functional managers and project managers. The project manager's authority ranges from weak to strong. Which of the following organizational structures is described?
The correct answer is A. Matrix. A matrix organization is specifically defined by shared authority between functional and project managers, with the PM's power ranging across a weak-to-strong spectrum.
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A team shares authority between functional managers and project managers. The project manager's authority ranges from weak to strong. Which of the following organizational structures is described?
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- AMatrix
- BProjectized
- CFunctional
- DHybrid
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(26 responses)- A92% (24)
- C4% (1)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
A matrix organization is specifically defined by shared authority between functional and project managers, with the PM's power ranging across a weak-to-strong spectrum.
In a matrix organizational structure, both functional managers (who own resources) and project managers (who direct the work) share authority. The spectrum from weak matrix (functional manager dominates) to strong matrix (project manager dominates) is a defining characteristic unique to this structure, directly matching the description given.
In a projectized structure, the project manager holds full authority over resources and there are no competing functional managers.
In a functional structure, the functional manager holds primary authority and the project manager has little or no formal power over team members.
A hybrid structure blends elements of multiple organizational types but does not specifically describe the defined weak-to-strong PM authority spectrum referenced in the question.
Concept tested: Matrix organizational structure and PM authority spectrum
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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