IS481 Quiz 2

It is much more expensive to make major changes to a project during the earlier phases.

False

Most people believe that the underlying causes of many companies' problems can be traced to its organizational structure.

False

The last phase of the traditional project life cycle is the implementation phase.

False

The nature of hardware development projects is more diverse than software-oriented projects.

False

The project organizational structure is the most efficient choice for most IT projects.

False

In what type of organizational structure do project managers have the most authority?

Project

Which problem-solving approach requires defining the scope of a system, dividing it into its components, and then identifying and evaluating its problems, opportunities, constraints, and needs?

Systems analysis

In organizational culture, what does control refer to?

The degree to which rules, policies, and direct supervision are used to oversee employee behavior

An organization that uses a project organizational structure earns their revenue primarily from performing projects for other groups under contract.

True

Most colleges and universities have very strong functional organizations.

True

Project managers in matrix organizations have staff from various functional areas working on their projects.

True

Project managers must have cooperation from people in other parts of the organization.

True

Standards and guidelines to follow when performing project management must be devised by top management.

True

The same organization can have different subcultures.

True

Project work is most successful in an organizational culture where activities are organized around individuals.

False

The best way to sustain a project is to withhold the required money, human resources, and visibility for the project.

False

Which of the following is true of a matrix organizational structure?

In a strong matrix organizational structure, the project manager controls the project budget and has moderate to high authority.

Which perspective on organizations assumes that organizations are coalitions composed of varied individuals and interest groups?

Political frame

Which characteristic of organizational culture refers to the degree to which departments within an organization are encouraged to coordinate with each other?

Unit integration

In a _____ organizational structure, personnel often report to both a functional manager and one or more project managers.

matrix

In Rizzati Corp, vice presidents in departments such as engineering, manufacturing, IT, and human resources report directly to the chief executive officer and undertake their tasks independently of each other. The staffs of these departments have specialized skills in their respective disciplines. Which type of organizational structure does Rizatti Corp have?

Functional

In organizational culture, what does people focus refer to?

The degree to which management's decisions take into account the effect of outcomes on employees within the organization

Select an example of external stakeholders for an organization.

Competitors

Which characteristic of organizational culture refers to the degree to which employees identify with the organization as a whole, rather than with their types of job or profession?

Member identity

_____ refers to a set of shared assumptions, values, and behaviors that characterize the functioning of an organization.

Organizational culture