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Flashcards by Althea Green, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Althea Green
over 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What happens to the line managers & PM's authority as organisational structures change? | As an organisation becomes more 'project-based' the project manager's authority increases, whilst the authority of the line manager decreases. |
| Name 3 different organisational structures. | Functional Project Matrix |
| Describe a functional organisation. | Clear reporting lines & accountability. Key skills developed & maintained. Low levels of change. Staff report to line managers. Projects coordinated at functional head level. |
| What are 5 strengths of a functional organisation? | 1. Skilled staff 2. Capability maintained 3. Stable 4. Organisational learning through using specialist knowledge 5. Priorities easily determined (conflict & stress reduced) |
| What are 5 weaknesses of a functional organisation? | 1. Less flexible 2. Less ability to adopt project working 3. Projects conducted at functional head level 4. No variety - affects motivation 5. No visibility of opportunities |
| Describe a project organisation? | Project manager is in charge. Exists only for running projects. Once projects complete, organisation folds. |
| What are 5 strengths of a project organisation? | 1. Clear focus 2. Line management responsibilities not a distraction 3. Staff identify and relate to project manager authority 4. Clear roles and responsibilities 5. Teams built personally by project managers |
| What are 5 weaknesses of a project organisation? | 1. No career progression 2. No job security 3. Skill duplication 4. Skill under-utilisation 5. Business loses skill sets once project complete |
| Describe a matrix organisation | Staff report to line manager. Project manager draws on resources across business. Optimal resource utilisation. Organisational capability retained. |
| What are 3 strengths of a matrix organisation? | 1. Visibility of resource skills and availability 2. PM's have organisational authority over staff 3. Skills are maintained after project conclusion |
| What are 3 weaknesses of a matrix organisation? | 1. Sophisticated resource management culture required 2. Priorities conflict between project & day-to-day work 3. PM's need good communication & influencing skills |
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