Understanding Organizational Structures in Project Management

4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 1/17 Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure Due Feb 18 at 5:59pm Points 45 Questions 45 Available until Feb 18 at 11:59pm Time Limit 90 Minutes This quiz was locked Feb 18 at 11:59pm. Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 88 minutes 29 out of 45 Score for this quiz: 29 out of 45 Submitted Feb 18 at 11:46pm This attempt took 88 minutes. 1 / 1 pts Question 1 This behavior in a project manager would be highly correlated with unsuccessful project management. Interdisciplinary problem solving Risk mitigation Win-win negotiation techniques Conflict avoidance Correct! Correct! 1 / 1 pts Question 2

4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 2/17 The firm or organization within which the project is being conducted is known as the what? Stakeholder company Parent organization Correct! Correct! Project team Consulting firm 1 / 1 pts Question 3 The _____ matrix is most similar to the projectized organizational form. Strong Correct! Correct! orrect Answers orrect Answers strong 1 / 1 pts Question 4 When the standard departments of the organization represent individual disciplines such as engineering, marketing, purchasing, and so on, the organization follows what? Mixed management Projectized management Matrixed management Functional management Correct! Correct!

4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 3/17 1 / 1 pts Question 5 With a standalone project (projectized) organization, team members form strong attachments to the project and to each other. True Correct! Correct! False 0 / 1 pts Question 6 In which organizational structure is the project manager part-time? Projectized Functional orrect Answer orrect Answer Strong matrix Balanced matrix ou Answered ou Answered 1 / 1 pts Question 7 When the project requires the integration of inputs from several functional areas and involves reasonably sophisticated technology but does not require all the technical specialists to work for the project on a full_time basis, the _____ organization is the only satisfactory solution.

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4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 4/17 matrix Correct! Correct! orrect Answers orrect Answers matrix 0 / 1 pts Question 8 It is the responsibility of the _____ to ensure that the project is structured in such a way as to allow for motivational factors to be used. PM ou Answered ou Answered orrect Answers orrect Answers project manager 0 / 1 pts Question 9 In which organizational structure does the project manager have the highest level of authority? Projectized orrect Answer orrect Answer Weak matrix Functional Strong matrix ou Answered ou Answered 0 / 1 pts Question 10

4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 5/17 In which organizational structure is the project administrative staff full- time? weak matrix Functional Projectized orrect Answer orrect Answer Balanced matrix ou Answered ou Answered 1 / 1 pts Question 11 There are three specific scrum team roles associated with the scrum methodology. Which of the following is not one of those? Scrum master Client/customer Correct! Correct! Product owner Developers 1 / 1 pts Question 12 A major contribution of _____ is to establish project administration procedures for selecting, initializing and planning, budgeting, and scheduling projects as well as to serve as a repository for reports on the performance of the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation processes.

4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 6/17 PMOs Correct! Correct! orrect Answers orrect Answers PMOs 0 / 1 pts Question 13 To achieve its goals, PMOs and EPMOs commonly perform many tasks. Which of the following is not one of those tasks? Assess and improve the organization's project management maturity Offer consulting services to the organization's project managers Ensure that all of the budgetary procedures for the client are followed orrect Answer orrect Answer Establish and enforce good project management processes ou Answered ou Answered 1 / 1 pts Question 14 With a functional organization, such an organizational arrangement does not facilitate a holistic approach to the project. True Correct! Correct! False 1 / 1 pts Question 15 WBS stands for _____.

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4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 7/17 Work Breakdown Structure Correct! Correct! orrect Answers orrect Answers work breakdown structure 0 / 1 pts Question 16 Dealing with uncertainties has come to be known as _____ management. risk management ou Answered ou Answered orrect Answers orrect Answers risk 0 / 1 pts Question 17 _____ is a powerful competitive advantage. Agile ou Answered ou Answered orrect Answers orrect Answers First-to-market 1 / 1 pts Question 18 TQM and Six Sigma are good examples of _____ programs. Participative Correct! Correct! orrect Answers orrect Answers participative

4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 8/17 0 / 1 pts Question 19 _____: Scrum artifact containing prioritized list of product requirements. Sprint backlog ou Answered ou Answered orrect Answers orrect Answers Product Backlog 1 / 1 pts Question 20 With a standalone project (projectized) organization, there can be considerable duplication of effort in every area from clerical staff to the most sophisticated (and expensive) technological support units. True Correct! Correct! False 0 / 1 pts Question 21 In Agile, this person is responsible for translating these desires into product1 requirements and developing the overarching strategy for the project. Developers ou Answered ou Answered Client/customer

4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 9/17 Product owner orrect Answer orrect Answer Scrum master 0 / 1 pts Question 22 In a matrixed organization, it is clear that the PM is the power center of the project. True ou Answered ou Answered False orrect Answer orrect Answer 1 / 1 pts Question 23 With a standalone project (projectized) organization, project managers tend to stockpile equipment and technical assistance. True Correct! Correct! False 1 / 1 pts Question 24 Identify the statement that is not a major disadvantage of placing a project within the pure project organization.

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4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 10/17 Policies and procedures of the organization are inconsistently used and enforced. Projects duplicate effort because resources are not shared across projects. Projects attempt to stockpile resources. The project manager has full line authority over the project. Correct! Correct! 0 / 1 pts Question 25 With a functional organization, there is minimal flexibility in the use of staff. True ou Answered ou Answered False orrect Answer orrect Answer 0 / 1 pts Question 26 In Agile, this person works with customers to gain a clear understanding of their needs. Scrum master ou Answered ou Answered Product owner orrect Answer orrect Answer Developers

4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 11/17 Client/customer 1 / 1 pts Question 27 A major advantage of using a _____ placement for a project is that individual experts can be utilized by many different projects. functional Correct! Correct! orrect Answers orrect Answers functional 0 / 1 pts Question 28 A _____ matrix is similar to a standalone project. strong matrix ou Answered ou Answered orrect Answers orrect Answers strong 1 / 1 pts Question 29 In a matrixed organization, where there are several projects simultaneously under way, matrix organization struggle to provide companywide balance of resources to achieve the several different time/cost/scope targets of the individual projects. True

4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 12/17 False Correct! Correct! 1 / 1 pts Question 30 Identify the statement that is not a major advantage of placing a project within a functional element of the parent organization. The functional division serves as a base of technological continuity. The functional division tends to be oriented towards activities particular to its function. Correct! Correct! The flexible use of staff increases. Expertise is easily shared across multiple projects. 0 / 1 pts Question 31 In Agile, after completing a task, this person selects the next task to work on based on the task priorities. Client/customer Product owner ou Answered ou Answered Scrum master Developers orrect Answer orrect Answer

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4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 13/17 1 / 1 pts Question 32 With a standalone project (projectized) organization, the project manager shares authority with the functional managers. True False Correct! Correct! 1 / 1 pts Question 33 With a functional organization, response to client needs can be slow and arduous. True Correct! Correct! False 1 / 1 pts Question 34 In a matrixed organization, consistency with the policies, practices, and procedures of the parent firm tends to be preserved. True Correct! Correct! False 1 / 1 pts Question 35

4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 14/17 Viewing the whole at one time rather than each piece individually describes the _____ approach. holistic Correct! Correct! orrect Answers orrect Answers holistic 1 / 1 pts Question 36 If both functional and projectized divisions coexist in a firm, this would result in which organizational structure? Composite Correct! Correct! Encompassing Free-form Objective 0 / 1 pts Question 37 Identify the statement that is not a major advantage of placing a project in the matrix approach. The division of authority between the project manager and the functional managers is complex. orrect Answer orrect Answer

4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 15/17 There may be less anxiety among team members about what will happen to them when the project is completed. The project will have access to representatives from the administrative units of the parent firm. A single individual, the project manager, takes responsibility for managing the project. ou Answered ou Answered 0 / 1 pts Question 38 CIT stands for _____. Critical Incident Team ou Answered ou Answered orrect Answers orrect Answers continuous improvement teams 1 / 1 pts Question 39 _____ projects are those in which work on the project team crosses time, space, organizational, or cultural boundaries. virtual Correct! Correct! orrect Answers orrect Answers virtual

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4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 16/17 1 / 1 pts Question 40 In which organizational structure does the project manager have ownership of the project budget? Functional Balanced matrix Weak matrix Projectized Correct! Correct! 1 / 1 pts Question 41 In a matrixed organization, the project is the point of emphasis. True Correct! Correct! False 1 / 1 pts Question 42 The _____ matrix is least similar to the pure project organizational form. weak Correct! Correct! orrect Answers orrect Answers weak

4/27/23, 10:09 PM Mini PMP - Ch 5 - The Project in the Organizational Structure: MGMT641102-Global Project Management https://njit.instructure.com/courses/27956/quizzes/88086?module_item_id=1002321 17/17 1 / 1 pts Question 43 The choice of how to organize a project is made by the project manager. True False Correct! Correct! 1 / 1 pts Question 44 _____ is the term that describes the optimization of a sub-element of a system, perhaps to the detriment of the overall system. Suboptimization Correct! Correct! orrect Answers orrect Answers Suboptimization 1 / 1 pts Question 45 With a standalone project (projectized) organization, there are shorter lines of communication for the project. True Correct! Correct! False Quiz Score: 29 out of 45

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