burns HW 5 TTU

The weaknesses of a projectized organization include all but ________. a. completion of projects is slow b. project costs tend to be expensive c. there is possible internal strife d. there is limited technological expertise e. None of these alternatives are weaknesses.

a. completion of projects is slow

When utilized, dedicated project teams operate in conjunction with which organizational structure? a. Strong matrix organizational structure b. Functional organizational structure c. Balanced matrix organizational structure d. Projectized organizational structure e. Weak matrix organizational structure

b. Functional organizational structure

Which of the following organizational structures superimposes a project structure upon an existing organizational structure? a. Projectized organizational structure b. Matrix organizational structure c. Dedicated project teams d. Functional organizational structure e. None of these alternatives is correct.

b. Matrix organizational structure

Which of the following is not an advantage of matrix organizational forms? a. Matrix organizational forms are efficient. b. Matrix organizational forms have a strong project focus. c. Matrix organizational forms are fast, without stress. d. Matrix organizational forms provide for easier post-project transition. e. Matrix organizational forms are flexible.

c. Matrix organizational forms are fast, without stress.

Good project management structures balance the needs of both the ________ and ________. a. corporate primary processes | best practices b. corporate governance | culture c. parent organization | the project d. corporate strategy | core competencies e. organizational structure | culture

c. parent organization | the project

Construction firms and consulting firms, where most of the work is project work, the most appropriate organizational structure is ________. a. projectized organizational structure b. matrix organizational structure c. dedicated project teams d. functional organizational structure e. None of these alternatives is correct.

a. projectized organizational structure

The two major elements of the enterprise environment in which projects are implemented include ________ and ________. a. corporate primary processes | best practices b. organizational structure | culture c. corporate governance | core competencies d. corporate strategy | core competencies e. corporate governance | culture

b. organizational structure | culture

It is common to adhere to a functional organizational model when ________. a. project priority is high and an early, fast finish is required b. there is direct influence from outside organizations and the project is large but of low priority c. one functional area plays a dominate role and the project is small and of low priority d. the project manager has authority over department heads and the project is large and of high priority e. a technical organization model will not work and the project is large but of low priority

c. one functional area plays a dominate role and the project is small and of low priority

A simple explanation of organizational culture is that it reflects the ________ of an organization. a. hierarchy b. background c. personality d. management style e. reporting relationships

c. personality

Which of the following is not an advantage of a functional organizational structure? a. There is an easy post-project transition. b. The level of flexibility is high. c. There is no change to the organizational structure. d. The level of focus is low. e. There is in-depth expertise.

d. The level of focus is low.

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of a functional organizational structure? a. There is lack of ownership. b. There is poor integration. c. Progress is slow. d. There is in-depth expertise. e. There is lack of focus.

d. There is in-depth expertise.

Which organizational structure would you choose if your organization is a traditional functional one and you are in a hurry to get the high priority project done quickly? a. Use a strong matrix structure superimposed on a traditional functional organizational structure b. Use a balanced matrix structure superimposed on a traditional functional organizational structure c. Use a weak matrix structure superimposed on a traditional functional organizational structure d. Use a dedicated project team e. Just stick with the traditional functional organization structure

d. Use a dedicated project team

Organizational structure issues get addressed ________. a. after a project team has been assigned b. after project estimates are in place c. after the project leadership is determined d. after the corporate strategy has been determined e. after the project is defined

d. after the corporate strategy has been determined

For most organizations, the existing organizational structure is a ________. a. projectized organizational structure b. matrix organizational structure c. dedicated project teams d. functional organizational structure e. None of these alternatives is correct.

d. functional organizational structure

In a matrix organizational structure, every team member has ________. a. two desks b. two or more projects to work on c. confusion as to which project to work on d. two reporting authorities—two chains of command e. someone who can substitute for him or her

d. two reporting authorities—two chains of command

Which of the following would not serve the interests of a high priority project in which the firm wants completed as quickly as possible? a. The project lacks a compelling vision. b. Team members must multitask. c. The project manager is managing several projects concurrently. d. There is confusion as to how the project fits with the overall strategy of the firm. e. All of these alternatives are impediments to a quick completion of a high priority project.

e. All of these alternatives are impediments to a quick completion of a high priority project.

Which of the following is not an advantage of a dedicated project team? a. The cost of the dedicated project team will be expensive. b. Progress on the project is fast because team members devote their entire time to the project. c. The existing organizational structure remains intact. d. There will likely be internal strife between the team members and the rest of the organization. e. Neither a. nor d. are advantages.

e. Neither a. nor d. are advantages.

Which of the following is not true of dedicated project teams? a. The team is usually located offsite. b. The team is physically separated from the parent organization. c. A full-time project manager is designated to manage the team. d. Team members are usually selected by the project manager. e. Team members have other, outside responsibilities.

e. Team members have other, outside responsibilities.

Which of the following is not a negotiated issue when it comes to matrix organizational structures? a. Who will do the task? b. Why will the task be done? c. Where will the task be done? d. Is the task satisfactorily completed? e. What has to be done?

e. What has to be done?

The more autonomy and authority a project manager needs to be successful, the more appropriate a ________ organization structure or a ________ matrix organization structure is for such a project. a. functional | weak b. projectized | balanced c. dedicated project team | weak d. functional | balanced e. dedicated project team | strong

e. dedicated project team | strong