All of the following are disadvantages of organizing projects within a matrix ar
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All of the following are disadvantages of organizing projects within a matrix arrangement EXCEPT
Stressful.
Infighting.
Expensive.
Dysfunctional conflict between functional managers and project managers.
2
Which of the below is not considered a strength for a matrix organization?
Flexibility
Streamlined project selection
Easier post-project transition
Strong project focus
3
Factors in identifying cultural characteristics include all the following EXCEPT
Norms.
Customs.
Values.
Attitude.
4
Any organization has its own personality, much like an individual's personality.
True
False
5
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?
Team emphasis
Unit integration
Member identity
Managerial focus
Question 6
How is project scope defined?
What you expect to deliver to your customer when the project is complete
The deliverables or outputs during the course of the project
The length of your project and how much it will cost
The range of resources you have available and their capabilities
7
There are 5 steps involved when defining a project; which of the following is the second?
Analyze the strategic plan
Select team members
Analyze the current budget plan
Establish project priorities
8
The lowest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS is
A work package
A cost account.
A lowest sub-deliverable.
A deliverable.
9
The integration of the lowest level of the WBS with the organizational units responsible for performing the work is known as
Organization breakdown structure.
Work breakdown structure.
Priority matrix.
Responsibility matrix.
10
If a project is small and does not require an elaborate system to assign tasks, which of the following is a good choice?
Organization breakdown structure
Work breakdown structure
Priority matrix
Responsibility matrix
Explanation / Answer
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The correct option is (C) “Expensive”. As managing things in a matrix organization is very stressful and sometimes causes a conflict between a project manager and functional manager.
2. “Streamlined project selection” is not considered a strength for a matrix organization.
The correct option is (B) “Streamlined project selection”.
3. Factors in identifying cultural characteristics include all the following EXCEPT “Attitude”.
The correct option is (D) “Attitude”.
4. “True” Every organization has its own personality, much like an individual's personality. An organisation is termed as a separate legal entity i.e it has its own existence.
The correct option is (A) “True”.
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