Deck 13: Project Management Organizational Structures

Question 1

A disadvantage of a functional organizational structure is that decisions may be parochial rather than in the best interests of the overall project.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A disadvantage of an autonomous project organizational structure is that there is a potential for duplication of activities on several concurrent projects.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A disadvantage of a functional organizational structure is that functional-type organizations can be insular with each component concerned about only its own performance.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A disadvantage of an autonomous project organizational structure is that when things are slow, individuals have a tendency to stretch out their work to fill up the time available or if they do not have any tasks to do for temporary periods, their unapplied time is still a cost to the company.

Question 5

A disadvantage of a matrix organizational structure is that a company that uses a matrix organization structure must establish operating guidelines to assure a the balance of power between project managers and functional managers favors one or the other.

Question 6

A disadvantage of an autonomous project organizational structure is that it can be cost-inefficient because of underutilization of resources.

Question 7

A disadvantage of a functional organizational structure is that there is a stronger allegiance to the function than to the project or the customer.

Question 8

A company with may periodically undertake projects, but these are typically in-house projects rather than projects for external customers.For such projects, a multifunctional project team or task force is formed.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 9

A disadvantage of an autonomous project organizational structure is that at the end of a project, people may be laid off if there is not a new project to which they can be assigned leading to team members experiencing high anxiety about reassignment.

Question 10

work groups consist of individuals who perform the same function, such as engineering or manufacturing.

A)An autonomous project organizational structure
B)A functional organizational structure
C)A matrix organizational structure
D)A project management office

Question 11

A disadvantage of a functional organizational structure is that there is a lack of customer focus.

Question 12

A disadvantage of a matrix organizational structure is that members of a project team in a matrix organization structure have a dual reporting relationship, which can cause anxiety and conflict over work priorities.

Question 13

A disadvantage of a functional organizational structure is that teamwork is emphasized, with much cross fertilization of ideas among functions.

Question 14

A disadvantage of an autonomous project organizational structure is that project team members do not have a
functional "home."

Question 15

A disadvantage of a functional organizational structure is that the hierarchical structure causes communication, problem resolution, and decision making to be fast and efficient.

Question 16

A disadvantage of a matrix organizational structure is that conflicts will arise between project managers and functional managers regarding priorities.

Question 17

A disadvantage of an autonomous project organizational structure is that there is a high level of knowledge transfer among projects.

Question 18

Each concentrates on performing its own activities in support of the company's business mission.

A)autonomous project organizational structure
B)functional organizational structure
C)matrix organizational structure
D)project management office

Question 19

A disadvantage of an autonomous project organizational structure is that individuals are dedicated to working on one project.

Question 20

is typically used in businesses that primarily sell and produce standard products.For example, a company that manufactures and sells video recorders.

A)An autonomous project organizational structure
B)A functional organizational structure
C)A matrix organizational structure
D)A project management office

Question 21

In , all the resources needed to accomplish each project are assigned full-time to work on that project.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 22

can be cost-inefficient both for individual projects and for the company.Each project must pay the salaries of its dedicated project team, even during parts of the project when they are not busy.

A)An autonomous project organizational structure
B)A functional organizational structure
C)A matrix organizational structure
D)A project management office

Question 23

In , the project manager also needs to take the time to regularly update the other functional managers in the company on the status of the project and thank them for the support of their people assigned to the task force.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 24

In , in most cases if an individual serves part-time on a project task force, the individual continues to perform her regular functional jobs.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 25

is found primarily in companies that are involved in very large projects.

A)An autonomous project organizational structure
B)A functional organizational structure
C)A matrix organizational structure
D)A project management office

Question 26

In , projects are continually being completed and started.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 27

In provides the project and customer focus of the project structure, but it retains the functional expertise of the functional structure.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 28

In , team members may be assigned to the project either full-time or part-time.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 29

Companies with are in the projects business; they do not produce standard products.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 30

In , one of the team members is designated as the project leader or manager.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 31

is kind of a hybrid, a mix of both the functional and autonomous project organizational structures.

A)An autonomous project organizational structure
B)A functional organizational structure
C)A matrix organizational structure
D)A project management office

Question 32

In , the project manager does not have complete authority over the project team, because administratively the members still work for their respective functional managers.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 33

is also known as a projectized organizational structure.

A)An autonomous project organizational structure
B)A functional organizational structure
C)A matrix organizational structure
D)A project management office

Question 34

In , a full-time project manager has complete project and administrative authority over the project team.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 35

In , there is little opportunity for members of different project teams to share knowledge or technical expertise, because each project team tends to be isolated.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 36

As projects wind down and are completed in , the company hopes to get contracts for new projects.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 37

In , multiple projects are worked on at any one time, and these projects vary in size and complexity.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 38

In , employees work on multiple projects at any given time.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 39

In , each project team is dedicated to only one project.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 40

In , each project is operated like a mini-company.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 41

reduces duplication and overlap of activities.

A)An autonomous project organizational structure
B)A functional organizational structure
C)A matrix organizational structure
D)A project management office

Question 42

provides checks-and-balances and a fast response upon problem identification because it has both a horizontal project) and a vertical functional) path for the flow of information.

A)An autonomous project organizational structure
B)A functional organizational structure
C)A matrix organizational structure
D)A project management office

Question 43

In , the objective is to maximize the number of functional person-hours applied to work on projects and minimize the unapplied time.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 44

In , people experience greater learning and growth, and their knowledge and skills are transferred from project to project.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 45

In , the project manager is responsible for the project results, while the functional managers are responsible for providing the resources needed to achieve the results.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 46

In , the project team has full control over the resources, including authority over how the work gets done and by whom.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 47

Because they have a functional home in , individuals can be moved among projects.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 48

In , each member of a project team has a dual reporting relationship; in a sense, each member has two managers, a temporary) project manager and a permanent) functional manager.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 49

In , project managers come under the projects component of the organization.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 50

also facilitates information flow.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 51

In , individuals can pursue career development through assignment to various types of projects.As they broaden their experience, individuals become more valuable for future assignments.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 52

In , the project manager is the intermediary between the company and the customer.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 53

provides for effective utilization of company resources.

A)An autonomous project organizational structure
B)A functional organizational structure
C)A matrix organizational structure
D)A project management office

Question 54

Individuals are assigned to the project for the length of time they are needed in .

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 55

provides the benefits associated with specialization and functional excellence.

A)An autonomous project organizational structure
B)A functional organizational structure
C)A matrix organizational structure
D)A project management office

Question 56

In , the project organization is highly responsive to the customer.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 57

In , the company always needs to have new projects coming in as other projects are completed, in order to maintain a high applied-time rate for the functional staff.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 58

In , knowledge stays with the company, ready to be used on future projects.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 59

allows efficient utilization of resources by having individuals from various functions assigned to work on specific projects.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 60

provides a core of functional expertise that is available to all projects.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 61

In , project team members can inform the project manager and the functional manager.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 62

is customer focused.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 63

may also provide project management training, provide administrative support staff for projects, establish consistent procedures, and develop best practices and templates for planning, monitoring, and controlling projects.

A)an autonomous project organizational structure
B)a functional organizational structure
C)a matrix organizational structure
D)a project management office

Question 64

plays an important role in the matrix organizational structure because it oversees and coordinates multiple projects.

A)An autonomous project organizational structure
B)A functional organizational structure
C)A matrix organizational structure
D)A project management office

Question 65

can help to resolve priority conflicts between projects and can facilitate decisions regarding the priority among projects.

A)An autonomous project organizational structure
B)A functional organizational structure
C)A matrix organizational structure
D)A project management office