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Which organizational structure involves functional managers reporting to the CEO?
Which organizational structure involves functional managers reporting to the CEO?
- Hybrid
- Project
- Functional (correct)
- Matrix
What type of managers report to the CEO in a project organizational structure?
What type of managers report to the CEO in a project organizational structure?
- Functional managers
- Program managers (correct)
- Matrix managers
- Project managers
In which organizational structure do personnel often report to two or more bosses?
In which organizational structure do personnel often report to two or more bosses?
- Hierarchical
- Matrix (correct)
- Functional
- Project
What is the middle ground between functional and project organizational structures?
What is the middle ground between functional and project organizational structures?
Which type of organizational structure can be weak, balanced, or strong in its implementation?
Which type of organizational structure can be weak, balanced, or strong in its implementation?
What common issue did the authors of 'A Study in Project Failure' attribute to organizations?
What common issue did the authors of 'A Study in Project Failure' attribute to organizations?
What are the four different frames that organizations have, as mentioned in the text?
What are the four different frames that organizations have, as mentioned in the text?
Which factor has strong implications for project managers according to the text?
Which factor has strong implications for project managers according to the text?
What phase should projects successfully pass through as per the text?
What phase should projects successfully pass through as per the text?
What are some recent trends affecting IT project management as mentioned in the text?
What are some recent trends affecting IT project management as mentioned in the text?
Why do project managers need to take a systems approach when working on projects?
Why do project managers need to take a systems approach when working on projects?
Why is it important for project managers to develop a better understanding of people and organizations?
Why is it important for project managers to develop a better understanding of people and organizations?
In the context of the systems approach, how should project managers view their projects?
In the context of the systems approach, how should project managers view their projects?
What aspect of projects are often considered the most difficult for project managers?
What aspect of projects are often considered the most difficult for project managers?
Which approach can help improve the success rate of IT projects according to the text?
Which approach can help improve the success rate of IT projects according to the text?
What is one reason given in the text for why organizational issues are important for project managers to address?
What is one reason given in the text for why organizational issues are important for project managers to address?
Why do project managers need to view their projects in the context of the larger organization?
Why do project managers need to view their projects in the context of the larger organization?
