Information Technology Project Management
Information Technology Project Management
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781337101356
Author: Kathy Schwalbe
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 3DQ

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Difference between functional, project and matrix organizational structures:

Functional organizational structureProject organizational structureMatrix organizational structure
Functional organizations are organized around the functions that the organization needs to be performed.Project organizations are organized around projects for maximal project management effectiveness.Matrix organizations are organizations with structures that carry a blend of characteristics with functional and project oriented organizations...

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Functional structure affecting the management of a project:

  • In this structure, work groups are arranged by job being done.
  • There is not much authority for project manager.
  • Project manager’s role is part time and may or may not be a designated job role like coordinator.
  • There is not much resource availability.
  • Project budget is managed by functional manager.

Project structure affecting the management of a project:

  • In this structure, work groups are arranged by projects.
  • There is high authority for project managers...

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Explain what a functional organization, a matrix organization, and a project organization are. Describe the effects that each structure has on the management of projects.
ERD Case: A Project ID identifies each project. Each project is also given a short title that may or may not be unique and may be given a longer description. A project manager must manage each project and may have many team members assigned to work on it. Some of the team members may work on more than one project. The project has a start date and scheduled completion date. The project also has a total estimated cost. Employee ID identifies people in the company, although the project manager needs to know the name, phone number and e-mail address assigned to each member of his/her team. The project manager also needs to know when an employee is officially assigned to a project and when is relieved from a project. An employee can be a full-time employee or a part-time employee. For a full-time employee, information on the medical benefit provided by the company to the employee is kept. For a part-time employee, information on the contact term and duration is kept. Each project consists…
Briefly explain the differences between functional, matrix, and project organizations.Describe how each structure affects the management of the project.
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