Exam 3: Organization: Structure and Culture

No radical alteration in the design or operation of the parent organization is a major advantage of __________ organization.

Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which work activities are organized around groups rather than individuals?

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.

Conflict tolerance,risk tolerance,reward criteria and unit integration are all examples of cultural __________.

Which are the three different matrix systems discussed in the text?

The approach to project management that uses the existing hierarchy of the organization to manage projects is ___________ organization.

There are often considerable differences in how projects are managed within certain firms,even if the same project management structure is being used.Explain.

Identify and briefly describe at least two advantages and two disadvantages of organizing project teams as dedicated project teams.

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

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

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

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

In the projectized form of project management structure,there is limited technological expertise when compared to the functional or matrix organization.

Which organization's culture is NOT a culture a project manager has to be able to operate in or interact with?

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.

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

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.

Which of the following combinations represents the extremes of project organization?

The cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which employees are encouraged to be aggressive,innovative,and risk seeking is known as _____________.

One of the major disadvantages of the projectized form of project management structure is that it tends to be more expensive than other forms of organization.