Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) Lack of motivation of project team members 
B) Longer project duration 
C) Lack of focus on the project 
D) Poor integration 
E) All of these are disadvantages of functional project management organization. 
A) Lack of motivation of project team members 
B) Longer project duration 
C) Lack of focus on the project 
D) Poor integration 
E) All of these are disadvantages of functional project management organization. E

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) It provides a sense of identity. 
B) It helps legitimize the management system. 
C) It replaces the need for a project selection process. 
D) It helps create social order. 
E) It clarifies and reinforces standards of behavior. 
A) It provides a sense of identity. 
B) It helps legitimize the management system. 
C) It replaces the need for a project selection process. 
D) It helps create social order. 
E) It clarifies and reinforces standards of behavior. C

Question 3

Factors in identifying cultural characteristics include all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Norms. 
B) Customs. 
C) Values. 
D) Attitude. 
E) All of these are factors in identifying cultural characteristics. 
A) Norms. 
B) Customs. 
C) Values. 
D) Attitude. 
E) All of these are factors in identifying cultural characteristics. D

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) Member identity 
B) Team emphasis 
C) Managerial focus 
D) Unit integration 
E) Control 
A) Member identity 
B) Team emphasis 
C) Managerial focus 
D) Unit integration 
E) Control

Question 5

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.

Accepted Answer

matrix
Explanation: Instead of

Question 6

Unit integration is the cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which units within the organization are encouraged to operate in a coordinated or independent manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

A) Risk tolerance 
B) Reward criteria 
C) Conflict tolerance 
D) Means versus end orientation 
E) Open-systems focus 
A) Risk tolerance 
B) Reward criteria 
C) Conflict tolerance 
D) Means versus end orientation 
E) Open-systems focus

Question 8

There are often considerable differences in how projects are managed within certain firms, even when similar project management structures are being used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The personality of an organization is a simple explanation of ___________.

Accepted Answer

organizational culture
Explana

Question 10

Identify and briefly describe the three forms of organizing projects using the matrix management approach.

Accepted Answer

(1)Weak matrix.
(2)B

Question 11

Bill 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.He is working in a _________ organization.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Briefly describe two ways to diagnose the culture of an organization and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

(1)Study the physical characteristics of

Question 13

Which are the three different matrix systems discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A) Functional, Weak, Strong 
B) Balanced, Functional, Projectized 
C) Weak, Strong, Balanced 
D) Neutral, Weak, Strong 
E) Functional, Neutral, Projectized 
A) Functional, Weak, Strong 
B) Balanced, Functional, Projectized 
C) Weak, Strong, Balanced 
D) Neutral, Weak, Strong 
E) Functional, Neutral, Projectized

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) Matrixed Teams 
B) Functional Teams 
C) Dedicated Teams 
D) None of the above 
A) Matrixed Teams 
B) Functional Teams 
C) Dedicated Teams 
D) None of the above

Question 15

It is common to use the functional organizational model when

Accepted Answer

A) There is direct influence from outside organizations 
B) The project manager has functional authority over any of the department heads 
C) One functional area plays a dominant role in the project 
D) A technical organizational model will not work 
A) There is direct influence from outside organizations 
B) The project manager has functional authority over any of the department heads 
C) One functional area plays a dominant role in the project 
D) A technical organizational model will not work

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) Maximum flexibility in the use of staff 
B) Good integration across functional units 
C) Shorter project duration 
D) Strong motivation of project team members 
E) Longer project duration 
A) Maximum flexibility in the use of staff 
B) Good integration across functional units 
C) Shorter project duration 
D) Strong motivation of project team members 
E) Longer project duration

Question 17

Firms where projects are the dominant form of business and the entire organization is designed to support project teams are usually structured as a(n)_________ organization.

Accepted Answer

projectized
Explanation: Instead of one

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

open-systems focus
Explanation

Question 19

Control is the cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which management decisions take into account the effect of outcomes on people within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When determining the most appropriate project management structure, considerations need to be made at the organizational level and at the project level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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

Factors in identifying cultural characteristics include all the following EXCEPT

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

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.

Unit integration is the cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which units within the organization are encouraged to operate in a coordinated or independent manner.

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?

There are often considerable differences in how projects are managed within certain firms, even when similar project management structures are being used.

The personality of an organization is a simple explanation of ___________.

Identify and briefly describe the three forms of organizing projects using the matrix management approach.

Bill 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.He is working in a _________ organization.

Briefly describe two ways to diagnose the culture of an organization and give an example of each.

Which are the three different matrix systems discussed in the text?

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

It is common to use the functional organizational model when

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

Firms where projects are the dominant form of business and the entire organization is designed to support project teams are usually structured as a(n)_________ organization.

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

Control is the cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which management decisions take into account the effect of outcomes on people within the organization.

When determining the most appropriate project management structure, considerations need to be made at the organizational level and at the project level.

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Plan

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Team

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

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Exam 3: Organization: Structure and Culture

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

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

Factors in identifying cultural characteristics include all the following EXCEPT

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

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.

Unit integration is the cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which units within the organization are encouraged to operate in a coordinated or independent manner.

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?

There are often considerable differences in how projects are managed within certain firms, even when similar project management structures are being used.

The personality of an organization is a simple explanation of ___________.

Identify and briefly describe the three forms of organizing projects using the matrix management approach.

Bill 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.He is working in a _________ organization.

Briefly describe two ways to diagnose the culture of an organization and give an example of each.

Which are the three different matrix systems discussed in the text?

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

It is common to use the functional organizational model when

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

Firms where projects are the dominant form of business and the entire organization is designed to support project teams are usually structured as a(n)_________ organization.

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

Control is the cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which management decisions take into account the effect of outcomes on people within the organization.

When determining the most appropriate project management structure, considerations need to be made at the organizational level and at the project level.

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Plan

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Team

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Filters