QMGT 6655 Midterm (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 10, 11, 16) QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
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Three types of project management structures: - CORRECT ANSWER-Functional organization,
dedicated project team, Matrix arrangement.
Functional organization project structure - CORRECT ANSWER-The organization's staff members
are grouped by specialty
Department will have its own projects
The functional manager has the highest authority
The role and authority of a project manager is little to none
Functional organization project structure advantage: - CORRECT ANSWER-- No change: Projects
are completed within the basic functional structure of the parent organization.
- Flexibility: There is maximum flexibility in the use of staff. Appropriate specialists in different
functional units can temporarily be assigned to work on the project and then return to their
normal work.
- In-Depth Expertise: If the scope of the project is narrow and the proper functional unit is
assigned primary responsibility, then in-depth expertise can be brought to bear on the most
crucial aspects of the project.
- Easy Post-Project Transition: Normal career paths within a functional division are maintained.
,Functional organization project structure disadvantage: - CORRECT ANSWER-- Lack of Focus:
Each functional unit has its own core routine work to do; sometimes project responsibilities get
pushed aside to meet primary obligations. This difficulty is compounded when the project has
different priorities for different units.
- Poor Integration: There may be poor integration across functional units. Functional specialists
tend to be concerned only with their segment of the project and not with what is best for the
total project.
- Slow.: It generally takes longer to complete projects through this functional arrangement.
- Lack of Ownership: The motivation of people assigned to the project can be weak.
Dedicated project structure - CORRECT ANSWER-The project manager has full control
The entire organization is organized in the form of projects
The staff has only project work
Dedicated project structure advantage - CORRECT ANSWER-- Simple: Other than taking away
resources in the form of specialists assigned to the project, the functional organization remains
intact with the project team operating independently.
- Fast: Projects tend to get done more quickly when participants devote their full attention to
the project and are not distracted by other obligations and duties.
- Cohesive: A high level of motivation and cohesiveness often emerges within the project team.
- Cross-Functional Integration: Specialists from different areas work closely together and, with
proper guidance, become committed to optimizing the project, not their respective areas of
expertise.
Dedicated project structure disadvantage - CORRECT ANSWER-- Expensive: Not only have you
created a new management position (project manager), but resources are also assigned on a
full-time basis.
- Internal Strife: Sometimes dedicated project teams become an entity in their own right and
conflict emerges between the team and the remainder of the organization.
- Limited Technological Expertise: Creating self-contained teams inhibits maximum technological
expertise being brought to bear on problems
, .- Difficult Post-Project Transition: Assigning full-time personnel to a project creates the dilemma
of what to do with personnel after the project is completed.
Matrix arrangement structure - CORRECT ANSWER-Any organizational structure in which the
project manager shares responsibility with the functional managers for assigning priorities and
for directing the work of individuals assigned to the project.
Weak matrix arrangement - CORRECT ANSWER-A matrix structure in which functional managers
have primary control over project activities and the project manager coordinates project work.
Balanced matrix arrangement - CORRECT ANSWER-A matrix structure in which the project
manager and functional managers share roughly equal authority over the project. The project
manager decides what needs to be done; functional managers are concerned with how it will be
accomplished.
Strong matrix arrangement - CORRECT ANSWER-A matrix structure in which the project
manager has primary control over project activities and functional managers support project
work.
Matrix arrangement structure advantage - CORRECT ANSWER-- Efficient: Resources can be
shared across multiple projects as well as within functional divisions.
- Strong Project Focus: A stronger project focus is provided by having a formally designated
project manager who is responsible for coordinating and integrating contributions of different
units.
- Easier Post-Project Transition: Because the project organization is overlaid on the functional
divisions, specialists maintain ties with their functional group, so they have a homeport to
return to once the project is completed.
- Flexible: Matrix arrangements provide for flexible utilization of resources and expertise within
the firm.
5, 10, 11, 16) QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
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Three types of project management structures: - CORRECT ANSWER-Functional organization,
dedicated project team, Matrix arrangement.
Functional organization project structure - CORRECT ANSWER-The organization's staff members
are grouped by specialty
Department will have its own projects
The functional manager has the highest authority
The role and authority of a project manager is little to none
Functional organization project structure advantage: - CORRECT ANSWER-- No change: Projects
are completed within the basic functional structure of the parent organization.
- Flexibility: There is maximum flexibility in the use of staff. Appropriate specialists in different
functional units can temporarily be assigned to work on the project and then return to their
normal work.
- In-Depth Expertise: If the scope of the project is narrow and the proper functional unit is
assigned primary responsibility, then in-depth expertise can be brought to bear on the most
crucial aspects of the project.
- Easy Post-Project Transition: Normal career paths within a functional division are maintained.
,Functional organization project structure disadvantage: - CORRECT ANSWER-- Lack of Focus:
Each functional unit has its own core routine work to do; sometimes project responsibilities get
pushed aside to meet primary obligations. This difficulty is compounded when the project has
different priorities for different units.
- Poor Integration: There may be poor integration across functional units. Functional specialists
tend to be concerned only with their segment of the project and not with what is best for the
total project.
- Slow.: It generally takes longer to complete projects through this functional arrangement.
- Lack of Ownership: The motivation of people assigned to the project can be weak.
Dedicated project structure - CORRECT ANSWER-The project manager has full control
The entire organization is organized in the form of projects
The staff has only project work
Dedicated project structure advantage - CORRECT ANSWER-- Simple: Other than taking away
resources in the form of specialists assigned to the project, the functional organization remains
intact with the project team operating independently.
- Fast: Projects tend to get done more quickly when participants devote their full attention to
the project and are not distracted by other obligations and duties.
- Cohesive: A high level of motivation and cohesiveness often emerges within the project team.
- Cross-Functional Integration: Specialists from different areas work closely together and, with
proper guidance, become committed to optimizing the project, not their respective areas of
expertise.
Dedicated project structure disadvantage - CORRECT ANSWER-- Expensive: Not only have you
created a new management position (project manager), but resources are also assigned on a
full-time basis.
- Internal Strife: Sometimes dedicated project teams become an entity in their own right and
conflict emerges between the team and the remainder of the organization.
- Limited Technological Expertise: Creating self-contained teams inhibits maximum technological
expertise being brought to bear on problems
, .- Difficult Post-Project Transition: Assigning full-time personnel to a project creates the dilemma
of what to do with personnel after the project is completed.
Matrix arrangement structure - CORRECT ANSWER-Any organizational structure in which the
project manager shares responsibility with the functional managers for assigning priorities and
for directing the work of individuals assigned to the project.
Weak matrix arrangement - CORRECT ANSWER-A matrix structure in which functional managers
have primary control over project activities and the project manager coordinates project work.
Balanced matrix arrangement - CORRECT ANSWER-A matrix structure in which the project
manager and functional managers share roughly equal authority over the project. The project
manager decides what needs to be done; functional managers are concerned with how it will be
accomplished.
Strong matrix arrangement - CORRECT ANSWER-A matrix structure in which the project
manager has primary control over project activities and functional managers support project
work.
Matrix arrangement structure advantage - CORRECT ANSWER-- Efficient: Resources can be
shared across multiple projects as well as within functional divisions.
- Strong Project Focus: A stronger project focus is provided by having a formally designated
project manager who is responsible for coordinating and integrating contributions of different
units.
- Easier Post-Project Transition: Because the project organization is overlaid on the functional
divisions, specialists maintain ties with their functional group, so they have a homeport to
return to once the project is completed.
- Flexible: Matrix arrangements provide for flexible utilization of resources and expertise within
the firm.
