In a functional organizational structure, a project manager is trying to avoid a project roadblock due to a mobilization fee that has not been paid to a contractor. Which of the following should the p

The correct answer is B. Follow up on the payment request with the payable clerk.. In a functional organizational structure, the project manager has limited authority and does not control budgets or financial decisions directly. The correct action is to follow up with the accounts payable clerk to ensure the payment request is being processed through the proper

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In a functional organizational structure, a project manager is trying to avoid a project roadblock due to a mobilization fee that has not been paid to a contractor. Which of the following should the project manager do?

Options

AAuthorize payment from the contingency budget.
BFollow up on the payment request with the payable clerk.
CNegotiate with the contractor to be paid later in the project.
DEscalate the issue to the financial controller.

How the community answered

(35 responses)

A
17% (6)
B
71% (25)
C
9% (3)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

In a functional organizational structure, the project manager has limited authority and does not control budgets or financial decisions directly. The correct action is to follow up with the accounts payable clerk to ensure the payment request is being processed through the proper channel. Option A (authorizing from contingency budget) exceeds the project manager's authority in a functional structure. Option C (negotiating payment terms with the contractor) is a financial decision outside the PM's scope. Option D (escalating to the financial controller) would be appropriate only if following up with the payable clerk fails to resolve the issue - it is not the first step.

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#Project Manager Responsibilities#Functional Organizational Structure#Payment Processing#Issue Management

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