Chapter 3

Functional organization

"a hierarchical organization where each employee has one clear superior, staff are grouped by areas of specialization, and managed by a person with expertise in that area"

Milestone

"a significant point or event in the project"

Co-location

"an organization placement strategy where the project team members are physically located close to one another to improve communication, working relationships, and productivity"

Projectized Organization

"any organization structure in which the project manager has full authority to assign projects, apply resources, and direct work of persons assigned to the project"

Matrix Organization

"any organizational structure in which the project manager share responsibility with the functional managers for assigning priorities and directing work of persons assigned to the project"