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WorksheetsProject Management Chapter 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 9mins
The phrase "it reflects the personality of organization" refers to
project structure
hierarchi of organization
organizational culture
organization structure
The types of organization structure are
Matrix Arrangement
Management Channel
Dedicated Team
Functional
The type of organization structure shown by the picture is
Dedicated Team
Matrix Arrangement
Functional
The type of organization structure shown by the picture is
Dedicated Team
Functional
Matrix Arrangement
The type of organization structure shown by the picture is
Functional
Matrix Arrangement
Dedicated Team
The correct statement represents dedicated project team organization
Manage within the existing functional hierarchy of the organization
A high ranking project manager in that area is given the responsibility of coordinating the project
Coordination is maintained through normal management channels
The creation of independent unit and operate separately of its parent organization
Choose the RIGHT statements of functional organization
The project team remains intact with the project
The different segments of the project are delegated to the respective functional units with each unit responsible for completing its segment of the project
Commonly used when given the nature of the project, one functional area plays a dominant role in completing the project or has a dominant interest in the success of the project
Manage within the existing functional hierarchy of the organization
The disadvantages of functional organization
Lack of ownership
Slow
Lack of focus
Poor integration
The advantages of dedicated team organization
Participants devote their full attention to the project
Personal responsibility towards the project and team
High level of motivation and cohesiveness
Resources are affected on a full time basis
The descriptions of matrix arrangement organization
Optimally utilize resources by having individuals work on multiple projects as well as being capable of performing normal functional duties
The transition back to the participant to their original functional organization
Attemps to achieve greater integration by creating and legitimizing the authority of a project manager
Provides a dual focus between functional technical expertise and project requirements that is missing in either the project team or functional approach to project management
The project manager controls most aspects of the project, including scope trade-offs and assignment of functional personnel refers to
Strong matrix arrangement
Balanced matrix arrangement
Weak matrix arrangement
The merger of "what and how" requires both- parties to work closely together and jointly approve technical and operational decisions refers to
Strong matrix arrangement
Balanced matrix arrangement
Weak matrix arrangement
The advantages of matrix arrangement structure
Efficient
Flexible
Easier post-project transition
Strong project focus
The right project management structure is depends on
Organization consideration
Project consideration
Resource availability
Project life cycle
Factors that should influence the choice of project management structure are
Size of project
Strategic importance
Budget and time constraints
Novelty and need for innovation
Organizational structure is a system of shared ........., beliefs, values, and assumptions which binds people together, thereby creating shared ...........
projects, culture
goals, culture
norms, meanings
norms, objectives
The degree to which employees identify with the organization as a whole rather than with their type of job or field of professional expertise
Member Identity
Unit Integration
Management Focus
Team Emphasis
The degree to which the organization monitors and responds to changes in the external environment
Management Focus
Open System Focus
Risk Tolerance
Means Versus End Orientation
The cultural characteristics can be identified by
Study the physical characteristics of an organization
Read about the organization
Interpret stories and folklore surrounding the organization
Observe how people interact within the organization
The following interactions will influence organizational structure for organizing project
Varying degrees with a host of other organizations connected to the project
The culture of their parent organization as well as the subcultures of various departments
Rules, policies, and direct supervision are used to oversee and control employee behavior
The project’s client or customer organizations
