Heavyweight Project Organizations: Skunkworks Case Study
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What is the primary purpose of a 'heavyweight project organization' structure?

  • To minimize the role of the project manager
  • To facilitate effective project management practices (correct)
  • To increase the number of functional departments
  • To create a decentralized decision-making structure
  • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Project Management Office (PMO)?

  • Establishing and maintaining project management standards and policies
  • Directly managing the day-to-day activities of project teams (correct)
  • Overseeing the execution of all projects within the organization
  • Providing project management training and development
  • Which form of PMO is the most centralized and has the highest level of control over projects?

  • Supportive PMO
  • Directive PMO (correct)
  • Decentralized PMO
  • Controlling PMO
  • Which of the following is NOT a key responsibility of a Supportive PMO?

    <p>Directly managing project schedules and budgets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of PMO is most likely to be found in an organization with a decentralized structure?

    <p>Supportive PMO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key responsibility of a Controlling PMO?

    <p>Overseeing the execution of all projects within the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of PMO is most likely to be found in an organization with a functional structure?

    <p>Supportive PMO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of PMO has the least amount of control over project execution?

    <p>Supportive PMO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key responsibility of a Directive PMO?

    <p>Directly managing project schedules, budgets, and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of PMO is most likely to be found in an organization with a matrix structure?

    <p>Controlling PMO</p> Signup and view all the answers

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