Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of As projects wind down and are completed...

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

In a matrix organizational structure, team members are assigned to projects based on their skills and availability, rather than their department or functional area. As a result, projects can be completed and new ones can start without the need to wait for resources to become available, making it a flexible and efficient structure for managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ____, team members may be assigned...

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ____, the project manager also needs...

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A matrix organizational structure combines the project and customer focus of the project structure with the functional expertise of the functional structure. This allows for better collaboration and communication between different departments or functions within the organization while still keeping a clear project focus. The other options (autonomous project organizational structure, functional organizational structure, and project management office) do not provide this hybrid approach.

Question 6

____ 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

Accepted Answer

An autonomous project organizational structure, also known as a projectized organizational structure, is designed to complete specific projects. In this structure, teams are created specifically for each project and team members report directly to the project manager. This structure provides a high degree of autonomy and project focus, leading to faster completion times and more efficient resource utilization.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

In an autonomous project organizational structure, a full-time project manager has complete project and administrative authority over the project team. This means that the project manager has control over the project budget, resources, timelines, and decision-making processes. The team members report directly to the project manager and work exclusively on the project until it is completed. This structure allows for efficient decision-making and communication, which is essential for complex projects with tight timelines.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A matrix organizational structure is designed specifically for managing projects. Under this structure, multiple projects are worked on at any one time, and these projects vary in size and complexity. The matrix structure allows efficient allocation of resources, with the flexibility to move staff between projects as priorities shift. This structure combines functional and project-based reporting lines, enabling cross-functional collaboration while still allowing for efficient functional specialization.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

____ 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

Accepted Answer

The matrix organizational structure is a hybrid of both functional and autonomous project organizational structures. In a matrix structure, individuals are assigned to both functional departments and project teams, allowing for a balance between specialization and flexibility. It allows for both functional expertise and project focus, thus increasing the chances of project success.

Question 11

____ 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

Accepted Answer

An autonomous project organizational structure is typically used in companies involved in very large projects because it allows for dedicated resources and focus on the project, with a high degree of independence from the rest of the organization.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

In an autonomous project organizational structure, each project team operates independently and there is little opportunity for cross-functional collaboration, which can limit knowledge sharing and technical expertise across teams.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ____, one of the team members...

Question 14

____ 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

Accepted Answer

An autonomous project organizational structure can be cost-inefficient because each project has its dedicated team, which must be paid even when there is no work, leading to inefficiencies in resource utilization across the company.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

In an autonomous project organizational structure, each project is operated like a mini-company, with its own resources and decision-making processes, making it the best choice for this statement. A functional organizational structure is based on functional departments such as marketing, operations, and finance. A matrix organizational structure is a combination of functional and project-based structures, and a project management office is a centralized department that oversees all projects within an organization.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

In a functional organizational structure, individuals typically continue to perform their regular functional jobs even if they are assigned to work on a project task force on a part-time basis.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ____, employees work on multiple projects...

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

In an autonomous project organizational structure, each project team is dedicated to only one project. This structure allows for teams to have complete control over the project, including decision-making and resource allocation.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

In an autonomous project organizational structure, all the resources needed for a project are assigned to that project full-time. This means that team members are not split between multiple projects, and can devote all of their time and energy to completing their assigned project.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Companies with an autonomous project organizational structure are typically in the projects business, focusing on unique, non-standard products tailored to specific client needs.

Quiz 13: Project Management Organizational Structures

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

In ____, projects are continually being completed and started.

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

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.

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

____ is also known as a projectized organizational structure.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

____ 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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