Matrix Organization
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For an auditor, it is very important to understand the different forms of project organization and their implication in the control of project management activities.
In which of the following project organization form is management authority shared between the project manager and the department head?
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A. B. C. D.C.
For CISA exam you should know the information below about Project Organizational Forms.
Three major forms of organizational alignment for project management within business organization are observe: Influence project organization " The project manager has only a staff function without formal management authority.
The project manager is only allowed to advise peers and team members as to which activities should be completed.
Pure project organization " The project manager has formal authority over those taking part in the project.
Often this is bolstered by providing a special working area for the project team that is separated from their normal office space.
Matrix project organization " Management authority is shared between the project manager and the department head.
Request for the major project should be submitted to and prioritize by the IS steering committee.
A project manager should be identified and appointed by the IS steering committee.
The project manager, who need not be an IS staff member The following were incorrect answers: Influence project organization " The project manager has only a staff function without formal management authority.
The project manager is only allowed to advise peers and team members as to which activities should be completed.
Pure project organization " The project manager has formal authority over those taking part in the project.
Often this is bolstered by providing a special working area for the project team that is separated from their normal office space.
Forward project organization- Not a valid type of project organization form.
The project organization form in which management authority is shared between the project manager and the department head is the Matrix project organization (C).
In a Matrix project organization, project team members typically report to both a functional manager (the department head) and a project manager. The functional manager has authority over the resources and expertise of his/her department, while the project manager has authority over the project-specific goals, timeline, and budget. The project manager and functional manager work together to ensure the successful completion of the project while balancing the needs of the project with those of the department.
There are three main types of Matrix organizations:
Weak Matrix: In this type of organization, the project manager has limited authority and is mainly responsible for coordinating project activities. The functional manager has the majority of the authority and controls the resources.
Balanced Matrix: In this type of organization, the project manager and functional manager share the authority and responsibility for the project. They work together to ensure the successful completion of the project while balancing the needs of the project with those of the department.
Strong Matrix: In this type of organization, the project manager has more authority and control over the project than the functional manager. The project manager has control over the resources and expertise of his/her department, while the functional manager provides support as needed.
In summary, the Matrix project organization form is used when there is a need to balance the functional and project-specific goals, and management authority is shared between the project manager and the department head.
