Exam 3: Organization: Structure and Culture

The arrangement that manages projects within the existing organizational structure is __________ organization.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding organizing projects within a matrix arrangement?

A young professional man is working on a project involving the upgrading of a management information system. The project is being managed by the information systems department with the coordination of other departments occurring through normal channels. This professional is working in a _________ organization.

A project team that operates with a full-time project manager as a separate unit from the rest of the organization is structured using ________ organization.

The cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which rewards such as promotion and salary increases are allocated according to employee performance rather than seniority, favoritism, or other nonperformance factors is known as _____________.

All of the following are functions culture plays in an organization EXCEPT

The ________ structure is designed to optimally utilize resources by having individuals work on multiple projects as well as being capable of performing normal functional duties.

In a balanced matrix form of project management, the project manager is responsible for defining what needs to be accomplished while the functional managers are concerned with how it will be accomplished.

Identified weaknesses of high expense, conflict between the team and the organization, and difficult post-project transitions are typical of

High project costs and difficult post-project transition are two evident weaknesses of a(n) __________ organization.

The ________ matrix form of project organization can achieve better equilibrium between technical and project requirements, but it is a very delicate system to create and manage.

Control is the cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which management decisions take into account the effect of outcomes on people within the organization.

Organizational culture refers to a system of shared norms, beliefs, values, and assumptions which bind people together.

Which of the following PMO types makes sure the project is aligned with business objectives and conforms to accepted practices?

While organization culture is important to the overall function of an organization, it has minor influence on its project management.

The cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which the organization monitors and responds to changes in the external environment is known as ___________.

PMOs emerged in response to _____.

Unit integration is the cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which units within the organization are encouraged to operate in a coordinated or independent manner.

The projectized form of project management structure is commonly used when one functional area plays a dominant role in completing the project or has a dominant interest in the success of the project.

In all cases of looking for an ideal project culture, there is always the need for