ISPM hw 5

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

a

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

a

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

a*

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

b

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

b

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

b

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

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

c

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

c

Key questions organizations must ask in conjunction with which organizational structure include all but ________. a. What resources are available? b. How much will the project cost and how will it take? c. Will projects be outsourced? d. How important is the project? e. What percentage of core work involves projects?

c*

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

c*

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

d

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

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

d

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

Organizations have difficulty in creating a system for managing projects because ________. a. contrary to typical operations, projects are one-time efforts b. projects are not focused on profits c. projects are multidisciplinary while organizations are usually departmentalized by discipline d. Both a. and b. are correct. e. Both a. and c. are correct.

e*