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What is the main characteristic of a matrix organizational structure?
What is the main characteristic of a matrix organizational structure?
- Indirect authority for project managers (correct)
- Clear separation between project and functional managers
- Full authority for functional managers
- Lack of integration between projects
What is a disadvantage of functional control over a project in a weak matrix structure?
What is a disadvantage of functional control over a project in a weak matrix structure?
- Better conflict management
- Lack of integration (correct)
- Full authority for project manager
- Improvement in technical quality
In a weak matrix structure, how does the role of the project manager differ from a functional manager?
In a weak matrix structure, how does the role of the project manager differ from a functional manager?
- Project manager acts as a staff assistant (correct)
- Project manager has full authority over resources
- Functional manager develops schedules and checklists
- Functional manager controls project integration
How does a balanced matrix structure differ from a weak matrix structure?
How does a balanced matrix structure differ from a weak matrix structure?
What is an advantage of the weak matrix structure over other organizational structures?
What is an advantage of the weak matrix structure over other organizational structures?
Which manager ensures that project tasks are assigned and completed according to the project schedule in a matrix structure?
Which manager ensures that project tasks are assigned and completed according to the project schedule in a matrix structure?
In a projectized organization, where is the project team physically located?
In a projectized organization, where is the project team physically located?
Who is responsible for recruiting project resources in a projectized organization?
Who is responsible for recruiting project resources in a projectized organization?
What is the main purpose of a dedicated team in a projectized organization?
What is the main purpose of a dedicated team in a projectized organization?
In a projectized organization, why are response times faster compared to functional structures?
In a projectized organization, why are response times faster compared to functional structures?
What is a key advantage of a projectized organization structure?
What is a key advantage of a projectized organization structure?
How does a functional organization differ from a projectized organization in terms of resource ownership?
How does a functional organization differ from a projectized organization in terms of resource ownership?
What is a major advantage of a functional organization?
What is a major advantage of a functional organization?
Why can project responsibilities be easily pushed aside in a functional organization?
Why can project responsibilities be easily pushed aside in a functional organization?
What is a common disadvantage of a functional organization related to project completion time?
What is a common disadvantage of a functional organization related to project completion time?
Why might resources assigned to a project in a functional organization lack motivation?
Why might resources assigned to a project in a functional organization lack motivation?
What is a key disadvantage of poor integration across functional teams in a functional organization?
What is a key disadvantage of poor integration across functional teams in a functional organization?
