PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
A project manager works in an organization where team members report to both a functional manager and a project manager. The project manager has moderate authority and shares resource control with the functional manager. Which type of organizational structure does this describe?
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Why each option matters
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Balanced Matrix
In a balanced matrix structure, the project manager has moderate authority and shares resources with functional managers.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Functional
Why it's wrong here
In functional structure, the project manager has little to no authority; resources are controlled by functional managers.
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Projectized
Why it's wrong here
In projectized structure, the project manager has full authority over dedicated resources.
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Weak Matrix
Why it's wrong here
In weak matrix, the project manager has limited authority; functional managers have more control.
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Balanced Matrix
Why this is correct
Correct. Balanced matrix gives the project manager moderate authority and shared resource control.
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