PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
A project manager is assigned to a project in a strong matrix organizational structure. The project manager has significant authority over the project team, and team members report to both the project manager and their functional managers. Which of the following best describes the project manager's level of authority in this structure?
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Moderate to high authority; shares some control with functional managers
In a strong matrix, the PM has high authority, often more than functional managers, and controls project resources.
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Moderate to high authority; shares some control with functional managers
Why this is correct
In strong matrix, PM has high authority but team members still have functional reporting.
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Full authority; team members report only to the PM
Why it's wrong here
Full authority and sole reporting is projectized.
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Limited authority; functional managers control resources
Why it's wrong here
That describes weak matrix.
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No authority; the steering committee makes all decisions
Why it's wrong here
Steering committee provides oversight, but PM has authority.
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