Middlesex County College - BUS 431Chap - 03 Homework

Chapter 03 – Homework Organization: Structure and Culture

4. The structure that manages projects within the existing organizational structure is __________ organization.
A. Functional
B. Balanced matrix
C. Weak matrix
D. Strong matrix
E. Project

6. Which of the following is an advantage of a functional project management organization? 
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. All of these are advantages

10. Which of the following combinations represents the extremes of project organization? 
A. Strong matrix and balanced matrix organizations
B. Functional and dedicated project teams
C. Project and balanced matrix organizations
D. Project and strong matrix organizations
E. Strong matrix and functional organizations

14. Projectitis is most likely to occur in the _______ organization structure. 
A. Functional
B. Balanced matrix
C. Weak matrix
D. Strong matrix
E. Project

21. All are negotiated issues except: 
A. Who will do the task?
B. Where will the task be done?
C. Why will the task be done?
D. Is the task satisfactorily completed?
E. The total cost of the project

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

62. The project form of project management structure is commonly used when one functional area plays a dominant role in completing the project or has a dominant interest in the success of the project. 
 

69. Creating teams using the project form of project management structure results in the maximum technological expertise being brought to bear on project problems. 
 

79. The functional form of project management has been rated as the most effective of the various forms of organizing project teams. 
 

80. Organizational culture refers to a system of shared norms, beliefs, values, and assumptions which bind people together.