GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During project planning in a matrix organization, the project manager determines that additional human resources are needed. From whom would he request these resources?
A
Project manager
B
Functional manager
C
Team
D
Project sponsor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -From whom would she request these resources? B: In a matrix organization, power is shared between the functional manager and the project manager, so the project manager needs to negotiate with the functional manager for the resources. A project manager must publish a project schedule.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following types of project management power will BEST help the project manager gain the cooperation of others? Generally, the best forms of power are reward or expert. The project manager has not had time to become a recognized expert in the company (choice D) and reward is not included as a choice here.

Detailed explanation-3: -Generally, the more autonomy and authority the project manager and the project team need to be successful, the more appropriate to implement either a dedicated project team or a strong project management structure.

Detailed explanation-4: -What form of organization must the project manager be working in? In a functional orgnization, the project manager has the least support for the project and has little authority to assign resources. Project expediter and project coordinatro are roles in a weak matrix organization.

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