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What is the main difference between functional managers and project managers?
What is the main difference between functional managers and project managers?
- Functional managers focus on process functions while project managers focus on people functions
- Functional managers focus on people functions while project managers focus on process functions
- Functional managers are generalists while project managers are specialists
- Functional managers are specialists while project managers are generalists (correct)
What is the role of a functional manager?
What is the role of a functional manager?
- Analytical approach and direct, technical supervisor (correct)
- Systems approach and direct, technical supervisor
- Analytical approach and facilitator and generalist
- Systems approach and facilitator and generalist
What types of functions do project managers perform?
What types of functions do project managers perform?
- Process and people functions (correct)
- Process functions only
- People functions only
- None of the above
What is the role of a project manager?
What is the role of a project manager?
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What is the main responsibility of project managers?
What is the main responsibility of project managers?
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Managerial Roles
- Functional managers oversee a specific department or function, focusing on ongoing operations and long-term goals.
Functional Managers
- Responsible for managing a team within a specific department or function.
- Focus on the daily operations and efficiency of their department.
Project Managers
- Responsible for managing a specific project, with a defined start and end date.
- Perform functions such as planning, organizing, and controlling project resources to achieve project goals.
- Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Project Manager's Role
- Responsible for delivering a project's objectives, on time, within budget, and to the required quality.
- Main responsibility is to ensure the project is completed successfully, meeting stakeholder expectations.
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