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What is more important for project success, the formal project management structure or the culture of the parent organization?

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All of the following are disadvantages of organizing projects within a matrix arrangement EXCEPT

A) Dysfunctional conflict between functional managers and project managers.
B) Expensive.
C) Infighting.
D) Stressful.
E) Longer project duration.

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High levels of stress and dysfunctional conflict are disadvantages of a(n)_________ organization.

Who is responsible for determining how tasks will be done in a weak matrix project management structure?

A matrix in which the balance of authority is strongly on the side of the project manager is described as __________.

In all cases of looking for an ideal project culture, there is always the need for

_________ organization is a hybrid form in which a horizontal project management structure is "overlaid" in the normal functional hierarchy.

Culture performs several important functions in organizations.Clarifying and reinforcing standards of behavior is one of these.Explain and provide an example.

When most of the project work can be done within a specified department and any coordination with other departments can be done easily through normal management channels, ___________ organization is most appropriate.

Generally, the more autonomy and authority the project manager and the project team need to be successful, the more appropriate to implement either a dedicated project team or a strong project management structure.

A project team that operates with a full-time project manager as a separate unit from the rest of the organization is structured using ________ organization.

At the project level, which of the following is a factor that should influence the choice of project management structure?

In the projectized form of project management structure, there is limited technological expertise when compared to the functional or matrix organization.

The projectized form of project management structure is commonly used when one functional area plays a dominant role in completing the project or has a dominant interest in the success of the project.

Identify and briefly describe at least two advantages and two disadvantages of organizing project teams as dedicated project teams.

MegaComputers Inc., has assigned a project manager for each of the five new-product teams.The managers, as well as the project team members, work on the projects on a full-time basis.The structure being used is ________ organization.

There are often considerable differences in how projects are managed within certain firms, even if the same project management structure is being used.Explain.

Elizabeth is considering how to structure a project team that will not directly disrupt ongoing operations.The project needs to be done quickly and a high level of motivation will be needed in order to do that.For this situation, the ______ organization would be the best choice.

The projectized form of project management structure is a good choice when speed of completion is important and the project needs to be implemented without directly disrupting ongoing operations.

Which of the following combinations represents the extremes of project organization?