PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
In which type of organizational structure does the project manager have the least authority?
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Functional
In a functional structure, team members report to functional managers who control resources. Project managers have limited or no authority.
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Functional
Why this is correct
Correct. Project managers in functional organizations have little authority.
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Projectized
Why it's wrong here
Project managers have full authority in projectized structures.
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Balanced matrix
Why it's wrong here
Balanced matrix provides moderate authority.
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Strong matrix
Why it's wrong here
Strong matrix gives project managers significant authority.
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