Exam 3: Organization: Structure and Culture

The ________ matrix form of project organization is likely to improve technical quality as well as provide a better system for managing conflict across projects because the functional manager assigns personnel to different projects.

Research suggests that there is a strong connection between project management structure, organizational ________, and project success.

All of the following are organizational considerations when determining the right project management structure EXCEPT

A high level of motivation and the tendency for projects to get done more quickly are benefits of using the ________ organizational approach to project management.

A ______________ organizational culture is one where a set of core values and customs are shared throughout the organization.

Which of the below is not considered a strength for a matrix organization?

Which organization's culture is NOT a culture a project manager has to be able to operate in or interact with?

Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which work activities are organized around groups rather than individuals?

High project costs and difficult post-project transition are two evident weaknesses of a(n)__________ organization.

If you are considering moving to a matrixed organization, you will need

Conflict tolerance, risk tolerance, reward criteria and unit integration are all examples of cultural __________.

Certain aspects of the culture of an organization support successful project management while other aspects deter or interfere with effective management.

While organization culture is important to the overall function of an organization, it has minor influence on its project management.

________ project teams should be used for urgent projects in which the nature of the work requires people working steadily from beginning to end.

The ________ matrix form of project organization is likely to enhance project integration, diminish internal power struggles, and ultimately improve control of project activities and costs.

The more autonomy and authority the project manager and project team need to be successful, the more appropriate a dedicated project team or a(n)________ matrix structure is to manage the project.

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantage of a weak project management structure and a strong project management structure.

When three forms of the matrix project management structure are considered, all share the same advantages and disadvantages and at an equal level.

Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which employees identify with the organization as a whole rather than with their type of job or field of professional expertise?

An indicator of project success within an organization is the strength of the _______________ to support the project management structure.