Show Chapter 03 Organization: Structure and Culture Multiple Choice Questions 1. Organizational culture is best explained as organizational A. Personality. B. Hierarchy. C. Reporting relationships. D. Background. E. Management style. 2. Which of the following is NOTtrue of project management structures? A. They provide a framework for launching and implementing projects B. They appropriately balance the needs of both the parent organization and the project C. In selecting a management structure, the culture of the organization is not a huge consideration D. The project itself should be considered when determining which structure is best E. They help determine who has most authority in regard to managing the project 3. All of the following are disadvantages of organizing projects within a matrix arrangement EXCEPT A. Dysfunctional conflict between functional managers and project managers. B. Expensive. C. Infighting. D. Stressful. E. Longer project duration. 4. The structure that manages projects within the existing organizational structure is_____________________ organization. Schermerhorn & Bachrach / Management, 13th edition Test Bank Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 11-1 Chapter 11: Organization Structures and Design True/False 1.An organization structure is the system of tasks, workflows, reporting relationships, and communication channels that link together the work of diverse individuals and groups. Answer: True Learning Objective: 11.1 Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Analytical thinking Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge 2.An organization chart includes major subunits in which positions reporting to a common manager are shown. Answer: True Learning Objective: 11.1 Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Analytical thinking Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge 3.A social network analysis is a tool that identifies formal structures and their social relationships. Answer: False Learning Objective: 11.1 Difficulty: Easy AACSB: Analytical thinking Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge Which of the following is an advantage of a functional project management Organisation?Shorter project durationD. Strong motivation of project team membersE. All of these are advantagesThere is maximum flexibility in the use of staff. Appropriate specialists in different functionalunits can temporarily be assigned to work on the project and then return to their normal work.
Which of the following is an advantage of the functional organization?Advantage: Specialization
The most obvious advantage of a functional organization is that grouping employees by specialization ensures a dependable level of departmental competence.
Which of the following is an advantage of project management?It gives you repeatable processes, guidelines and techniques to help you manage the people and the work involved in your projects. It can increase your chances of success and help you deliver projects consistently, efficiently, on time and on budget.
What is functional organization in project management?The functional organization is a traditional organizational structure in which the authorities – and therefore the real managers – are divided according to the functions performed by a particular group of people, such as Finance, HR, Marketing and Purchases, etc.
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