PK0-005 · Question #105
A PM in a matrix organizational structure has team members who do not have adequate time to dedicate to project activities. Which of the following should the PM do to improve the team members' availab
The correct answer is C. Negotiate with functional managers.. In a matrix organizational structure, project managers should negotiate with functional managers to improve team members' availability for project activities.
Question
A PM in a matrix organizational structure has team members who do not have adequate time to dedicate to project activities. Which of the following should the PM do to improve the team members' availability?
Options
- ARequire overtime for assignments.
- BConduct training on time management.
- CNegotiate with functional managers.
- DRecruit additional team members.
How the community answered
(62 responses)- A3% (2)
- B6% (4)
- C76% (47)
- D15% (9)
Why each option
In a matrix organizational structure, project managers should negotiate with functional managers to improve team members' availability for project activities.
Requiring overtime for assignments is a temporary fix and can lead to burnout and decreased morale, rather than resolving underlying resource conflicts.
Conducting training on time management addresses individual skills but does not resolve the organizational issue of resource allocation conflicts in a matrix environment.
In a matrix organization, functional managers control their team members' day-to-day work and resource allocation, making negotiation essential for a project manager to secure adequate time commitment for project tasks. This helps ensure resources are properly balanced between functional duties and project responsibilities.
Recruiting additional team members might be a solution, but it is often a costly and time-consuming measure that should be considered after attempting to optimize existing resource allocation through negotiation.
Concept tested: Matrix organization resource management
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