TEPM 6301 Chpt. 3

The ___ matrix form of project organization can achieve better equilibrium between technical and project requirements, but it is a very delicate system to create and manage

Balanaced

Conflict tolerance, risk tolerance, reward criteria and unit integration are all examples of cultural______

Characteristics

The primary function of the control tower PMO is to improve project___

Execution

Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which work activities are organized around groups rather than individual ?

Team emphasis

There are four different models of a project management office (PMO). Which of the following is not one of these four?

911 call center

PMOs emerged in response to __

A poor track record in finishing projects on time, within budget, and according to plan

Which of the following is a disadvantage Of a functional project management organization?

All of these are disadvantages of functional project management organization (Longer project duration, lack of motivation of project team members, poor integration, lack of focus on the project)

How does someone learn more about an organizations culture

All of these are examples of how someone can learn more about an organization's culture

And the project level which of the following is a factor that should influence the choice of project management structure

All of these are factors that should influence the choice of project management structure

Factors in identifying cultural characteristics include all the following except A. Norms. B. Customs C. Values D. Attitude E. All of these are factors in identifying cultural characteristics

Attitude

Factors in identifying cultural characteristics include all the following except A. Norms. B. Customs C. Values D. Attitude E. All of these are correct

Attitude

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

Balance among multiple project dimensions

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

Balance among multiple project dimensions

The ____ matrix form of project organization can achieve better equilibrium between technical and project requirements, but it is a very delicate system to create and manage

Balanced

If you are considering moving to a matrixed organization, you will need

Both time and strong leadership

Conflicts tolerance, risk tolerance, reward criteria and unit integration are all examples of cultural _______

Characteristics

Which of the following PMO types makes sure the project is aligned with business objectives and conforms to accepted practices?

Command and control center

The culture of characteristic that refers to the degree to which employees are encouraged to air conflicts and criticisms openly is known as ____

Conflict tolerance

Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which rules, policies, and direct supervision are sued to oversee and control employee behavior?

Control

Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which rules, policies, and direct supervision are used to oversee and control employee behavior?

Control

Organization _____ refers to a system of share norms, beliefs values and assumptions which blind people together, thereby creating shared meanings.

Culture

Research suggest that there is a strong connection between project management structure, organizational _____ and project success

Culture

Research suggests that there is a strong connection between project management structure, organizational _____ and project success

Culture

_____ project teams should be used for urgent projects in which the nature of the work requires people working steadily from beginning to end

Dedicated

Identified weaknesses of height expense, conflict between the team and the organization, and difficult post-project transitions are typical of

Dedicated Team

Which structure would be most appropriate for developing a new, highly innovative product that has strict time constraints?

Dedicated project team

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of organizing projects within a matrix arrangement?

Expensive

A young professional man is working on a project involving the upgrading of a management information system. The project is being managed by the information systems department with the coordination of other departments occurring through normal channels. This professional is working in a ______ organization

Functional

AYoung professional man is working on a project involving the upgrading of a management information system. The project is being managed by the information systems department with the coordination of other departments occurring through normal channels. This professional is working in a______ organization

Functional

No radical alternation in the design or operation of the parent organization is a major advantage of ____ organization

Functional

The approach to project management that uses the existing hierarchy of the organization to manage projects is _____ organization and it uses no overlaid structure

Functional

The arrangement that manages projects within the existing organizational structure is _____ organization

Functional

Two of the major disadvantages of the ____ organizational approach are that projects may lack focus and it can take longer to complete projects

Functional

Which of the following combinations represents the extremes of project organization

Functional and projectized

An important function of an organizations culture is to

Help legitimize the management system

Organizational structures have a connection to projects. Which of the following is not true of project management structures?

In selecting a management structure, the culture of the organization is not a huge consideration

All of the following are functions culture plays in an organization EXCEPT

It replaces the need for a project selection process.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding organizing projects within a matrix arrangement?

Its flexibility supports a strong project focus that helps alleviate stress among project team members

High level of stress and dysfunctional conflict are disadvantages of an _____ organization

Matrix

High levels of stress and dysfunctional conflict are disadvantages of an _____ organization

Matrix

In a(n) ____ system, there are usually two chains of command, one along functional lines and the other along project lines

Matrix

The ___Structure is designed to optimally utilize resources by having individuals work on multiple projects as well as being capable of performing normal functional duties

Matrix

The ____ structure is designed to optimally utilize resources by having individuals work on multiple projects as well as being capable of performing normal functional duties

Matrix

Which of the following is an advantage of a functional project management

Maximum flexibility in the use of staff

Which Of the following cultural characteristics relate to the degree to which management focuses on outcomes rather than on techniques and processes used to achieve those outcomes?

Means versus end orientation

Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which management focuses on outcomes rather than on techniques and processes used to achieve those outcomes?

Means versus end orientation

Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which employee identify with the organization as a whole rather than with their type of job of field of professional expertise?

Member identity

It is common to use the functional organizational model when

One functional area plays a dominant role in the project

The cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which the organization monitors and responds to changes in the external environment is known as _____

Open-system focus

An indicator of project success within an organization is the strength of the _____ to support the project management structure

Organization Culture

The personality of an organization is a simple explanation of _____

Organizational culture

Organizational culture has a connections to projects. It ( organizational culture) is best explained as organizational

Personality

From the list below, which is not a primary characteristic of organization culture? A. Control B. Team emphasis C. Profitability D. Conflict tolerance E. Risk tolerance

Profitability

A high level of motivation in the tendency for projects to get done more quickly are benefits of using the ____organizational approach to project management

Projectized

A project manager 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 needed In order to do that. For the situation, the_____ organization would be the best choice.

Projectized

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. A. Functional B. Balanced matrix C. Weak matrix D. Strong matrix E. Projectized

Projectized

Firms where products are the dominant form of business in the entire organization is designed to support project teams are usually structured as an _____ organization

Projectized

High project cost and difficult post project transition or two evident weaknesses of____ organization

Projectized

The cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which rewards such as promotion and salary increases are allocated according to employee performance rather than seniority, favoritism, or other nonperformance factors is known as

Reward criteria

The cultural characteristics that refers to the degree to which employees are encouraged to be aggressive, innovative, and risk seeking is known as __

Risk tolerance

Which of the below is not considered a strength for a matrix organization

Streamlined project selection

The __ matrix form of project organization is likely to enhance project integration, diminish internal power struggles, and ultimately improve control of project activities and costs.

Strong

The more autonomy and authority the project manager and project team need to be successful, the more appropriate a dedicated project ream or an _____matrix structure is to manage the project

Strong

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

The functional manager

Growing pains can arise from implementing a matrix organization due to

The long lead time of implementation

The goal if the resource pool PMO is to provide the organization with a cadre of ____

Trained project managers and professionals

Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which groups within the organization are encouraged to operate in the coordinated for independent manner?

Unit integration

A matrix in which the balance of authority is strongly on the side of the functional manager is described as

Weak

A matrix in which the balance of authority is strongly on the side of the functional manager is described as _____

Weak

The ____Matrix form of projects organization is likely to improve technical quality as well as provide a better system for managing conflict across projects because the functional manager assigned personnel to different projects

Weak

What are the three different matrix systems discussing in the text?

Weak, strong, balanced

Which of the following PMO types would address questions like, "how are our projects progressing? Which ones are on track? Which ones are not? How are we doing in terms of cost? Which projects are over budget?

Weather Station

Which of the following PMO types would address questions like how are our projects progressing? Which ones are on track? Which ones are not? How are we doing in terms of costs? Which projects are over budget?

Weather station

All of the following are organizational considerations when determining the right project management structure EXCEPT

budget constraints

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a projectized organization

it is expensive

_____ Organization is a hybrid form in which a horizontal project management structure is overlaid in the normal functional hierarchy

matrix