PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
A project manager is managing a project in a functional organization. Due to resource constraints, the functional manager often reassigns team members to other tasks. What is the MOST significant challenge the project manager will face?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Difficulty in obtaining resources and maintaining team focus
In a functional organization, the project manager has limited authority and resources are controlled by functional managers, leading to resource availability issues.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Lack of budget
Why it's wrong here
Budget may be controlled by functional managers too, but resource availability is a bigger issue.
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Difficulty in obtaining resources and maintaining team focus
Why this is correct
The PM has limited authority and resources are shared, causing conflicts.
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Poor communication
Why it's wrong here
Communication can be challenging, but resource availability is more significant.
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High project costs
Why it's wrong here
Not necessarily a direct challenge.
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