Quiz on Project Management Structures

Which of the following best describes the role of a program manager?

• Manages individual projects

• Oversees a portfolio of unrelated projects

• Coordinates groups of related projects to achieve strategic outcomes

• Supervises project sponsors

In a functional organization, who holds the primary authority over project resources?

• Project Manager

• Functional Manager

• Program Manager

• Project Sponsor

What is the main advantage of a projectized organizational structure?

• Strong resource allocation to functional areas

• High focus on completing specific projects

• Long-term stability and department consistency

• Minimal authority given to project managers

Which type of organizational structure is ideal for routine, repetitive functions?

• Projectized

• Functional

• Matrix

• Virtual

In a strong matrix organization, the project manager's authority is:

• Minimal, with more control by the functional manager

• Balanced equally with the functional manager

• Greater than the functional manager

• Limited to minor project decisions

What is a primary characteristic of a virtual organization in project management?

• Teams are physically located in a single office

• Project managers have minimal authority

• Teams collaborate across different time zones and locations

• Strong focus on financial departments

Which matrix structure has a balanced authority between project and functional managers?

• Strong matrix

• Weak matrix

• Balanced matrix

• Virtual matrix

Why might a projectized organization disband once a project is complete?

• It lacks dedicated departments

• The functional manager's role ends

• The project is managed solely by external contractors

• Resources are permanently assigned to new projects

Which structure combines both functional and projectized characteristics to use resources effectively?

• Virtual structure

• Hybrid structure

• Matrix structure

• Functional structure

In which organizational structure does the project manager have the most authority?

• Weak matrix

• Balanced matrix

• Functional

• Projectized