Question 1

Which of the following is an advantage of a functional project management organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maximum flexibility in the use of staff 
B)  Good integration across functional units 
C)  Shorter project duration 
D)  Strong motivation of project team members 
E)  Longer project duration 
A)  Maximum flexibility in the use of staff 
B)  Good integration across functional units 
C)  Shorter project duration 
D)  Strong motivation of project team members 
E)  Longer project duration

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Dysfunctional conflict between functional managers and project managers. 
B)  Expensive. 
C)  Infighting. 
D)  Stressful. 
E)  Longer project duration. 
A)  Dysfunctional conflict between functional managers and project managers. 
B)  Expensive. 
C)  Infighting. 
D)  Stressful. 
E)  Longer project duration.

Question 3

Member identity refers to the degree to which work activities are organized around groups rather than individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A matrix in which the balance of authority is strongly on the side of the project manager is described as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  weak 
B)  strong 
C)  functional 
D)  projectized 
E)  dedicated project team 
A)  weak 
B)  strong 
C)  functional 
D)  projectized 
E)  dedicated project team

Question 5

Research suggests that there is a strong connection between project management structure, organizational ________, and project success.

Accepted Answer

A)  governance 
B)  personality 
C)  culture 
D)  values 
E)  mission 
A)  governance 
B)  personality 
C)  culture 
D)  values 
E)  mission

Question 6

All of the following are organizational considerations when determining the right project management structure EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  how important project management is to the success of the organization. 
B)  what percentage of core work involves projects. 
C)  resource availability. 
D)  assess current practices and determine any changes that are needed to more effectively manage projects. 
E)  budget constraints. 
A)  how important project management is to the success of the organization. 
B)  what percentage of core work involves projects. 
C)  resource availability. 
D)  assess current practices and determine any changes that are needed to more effectively manage projects. 
E)  budget constraints.

Question 7

In a(n) ________ system, there are usually two chains of command, one along functional lines and the other along project lines.

Accepted Answer

A)  dedicated project team 
B)  matrix 
C)  unified 
D)  functional 
E)  projectized 
A)  dedicated project team 
B)  matrix 
C)  unified 
D)  functional 
E)  projectized

Question 8

Briefly describe two ways to diagnose the culture of an organization and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Interpret stories an

Question 9

________ project teams should be used for urgent projects in which the nature of the work requires people working steadily from beginning to end.

Accepted Answer

A)  Weak 
B)  Dedicated 
C)  Strong 
D)  Projectized 
E)  Balanced 
A)  Weak 
B)  Dedicated 
C)  Strong 
D)  Projectized 
E)  Balanced

Question 10

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a functional project management organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of motivation of project team members 
B)  Longer project duration 
C)  Lack of focus on the project 
D)  Poor integration 
E)  All of these are disadvantages of functional project management organization 
A)  Lack of motivation of project team members 
B)  Longer project duration 
C)  Lack of focus on the project 
D)  Poor integration 
E)  All of these are disadvantages of functional project management organization

Question 11

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantage of a weak project management structure and a strong project management structure.

Accepted Answer

The strong matrix is likely to enhance p

Question 12

As discussed in the text, the three forms of matrix project management are weak, mixed, and strong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Certain aspects of the culture of an organization support successful project management while other aspects deter or interfere with effective management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In which of the following is the balance of authority strongly in favor of the functional managers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weak matrix 
B)  Balanced matrix 
C)  Strong matrix 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Neutral matrix 
A)  Weak matrix 
B)  Balanced matrix 
C)  Strong matrix 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Neutral matrix

Question 15

Within a matrix project management structure, the extent to which the project manager has direct authority over project participants depends on whether the matrix is weak, balanced, or strong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

One advantage of a matrix project management structure is that it is fast and easy to implement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A project manager is considering how to structure a project team that will not directly disrupt ongoing operations. The project needs to be done quickly and a high level of motivation will be needed in order to do that. For this situation, the ______ organization would be the best choice.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  balanced matrix 
C)  weak matrix 
D)  strong matrix 
E)  projectized 
A)  functional 
B)  balanced matrix 
C)  weak matrix 
D)  strong matrix 
E)  projectized

Question 18

The matrix form of project management structure is a good choice when resource usage needs to be optimized by having individuals work on multiple projects while still performing functional duties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Two of the major disadvantages of the ________ organizational approach are that projects may lack focus and it can take longer to complete projects.

Accepted Answer

A)  projectized 
B)  strong matrix 
C)  functional 
D)  dedicated project team 
E)  weak matrix 
A)  projectized 
B)  strong matrix 
C)  functional 
D)  dedicated project team 
E)  weak matrix

Question 20

When determining the most appropriate project management structure, considerations need to be made at the organizational level and at the project level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is an advantage of a functional project management organization?

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

Member identity refers to the degree to which work activities are organized around groups rather than individuals.

A matrix in which the balance of authority is strongly on the side of the project manager is described as __________.

Research suggests that there is a strong connection between project management structure, organizational ________, and project success.

All of the following are organizational considerations when determining the right project management structure EXCEPT

In a(n) ________ system, there are usually two chains of command, one along functional lines and the other along project lines.

Briefly describe two ways to diagnose the culture of an organization and give an example of each.

________ project teams should be used for urgent projects in which the nature of the work requires people working steadily from beginning to end.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a functional project management organization?

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantage of a weak project management structure and a strong project management structure.

As discussed in the text, the three forms of matrix project management are weak, mixed, and strong.

Certain aspects of the culture of an organization support successful project management while other aspects deter or interfere with effective management.

In which of the following is the balance of authority strongly in favor of the functional managers?

Within a matrix project management structure, the extent to which the project manager has direct authority over project participants depends on whether the matrix is weak, balanced, or strong.

One advantage of a matrix project management structure is that it is fast and easy to implement.

A project manager is considering how to structure a project team that will not directly disrupt ongoing operations. The project needs to be done quickly and a high level of motivation will be needed in order to do that. For this situation, the ______ organization would be the best choice.

The matrix form of project management structure is a good choice when resource usage needs to be optimized by having individuals work on multiple projects while still performing functional duties.

Two of the major disadvantages of the ________ organizational approach are that projects may lack focus and it can take longer to complete projects.

When determining the most appropriate project management structure, considerations need to be made at the organizational level and at the project level.

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Schedule

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

Agile Project Management

International Projects

Filters

Exam 3: Organization: Structure and Culture

Which of the following is an advantage of a functional project management organization?

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

Member identity refers to the degree to which work activities are organized around groups rather than individuals.

A matrix in which the balance of authority is strongly on the side of the project manager is described as __________.

Research suggests that there is a strong connection between project management structure, organizational ________, and project success.

All of the following are organizational considerations when determining the right project management structure EXCEPT

In a(n) ________ system, there are usually two chains of command, one along functional lines and the other along project lines.

Briefly describe two ways to diagnose the culture of an organization and give an example of each.

________ project teams should be used for urgent projects in which the nature of the work requires people working steadily from beginning to end.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a functional project management organization?

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantage of a weak project management structure and a strong project management structure.

As discussed in the text, the three forms of matrix project management are weak, mixed, and strong.

Certain aspects of the culture of an organization support successful project management while other aspects deter or interfere with effective management.

In which of the following is the balance of authority strongly in favor of the functional managers?

Within a matrix project management structure, the extent to which the project manager has direct authority over project participants depends on whether the matrix is weak, balanced, or strong.

One advantage of a matrix project management structure is that it is fast and easy to implement.

A project manager is considering how to structure a project team that will not directly disrupt ongoing operations. The project needs to be done quickly and a high level of motivation will be needed in order to do that. For this situation, the ______ organization would be the best choice.

The matrix form of project management structure is a good choice when resource usage needs to be optimized by having individuals work on multiple projects while still performing functional duties.

Two of the major disadvantages of the ________ organizational approach are that projects may lack focus and it can take longer to complete projects.

When determining the most appropriate project management structure, considerations need to be made at the organizational level and at the project level.

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Schedule

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

Agile Project Management

International Projects

Filters