Organisation Structures

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1.1 differentiate between types of organisation structures highlighting advantages and disadvantages of each (including functional, matrix, project).
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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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