PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
A project manager is assigned to a project in a matrix organization where the functional managers have significant control over team members. The PM has limited authority. This describes which type of matrix?
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Weak matrix
In a weak matrix, the functional manager has more authority than the project manager.
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Balanced matrix
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In balanced matrix, authority is shared equally.
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Weak matrix
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Functional manager has more authority.
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Strong matrix
Why it's wrong here
In strong matrix, the PM has more authority.
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Projectized
Why it's wrong here
In projectized, PM has full authority.
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