PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
A project manager is leading a team in an organization where team members are assigned to multiple projects and report to both a functional manager and the project manager. The project manager has moderate authority over the team. Which organizational structure does this describe?
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Balanced matrix
In a matrix structure, resources are shared between functional managers and project managers. A balanced matrix gives the project manager moderate authority, while weak matrix gives more authority to the functional manager, and strong matrix gives more to the project manager.
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Functional
Why it's wrong here
In a functional structure, project managers have little authority; team members report to functional managers.
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Balanced matrix
Why this is correct
Correct. Balanced matrix provides moderate authority to the project manager with shared resources.
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Strong matrix
Why it's wrong here
In a strong matrix, the project manager has more authority than the functional manager.
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Projectized
Why it's wrong here
In a projectized structure, the project manager has full authority and team members are dedicated to the project.
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