Ch3 - Project Management - Org Structure and Culture W2025 (1)

Project Management Office (PMO)

A centralized unit within an organization that oversees and supports the execution of projects.

Functional organization structure

A structure where different parts of a project are assigned to different departments.

Dedicated project team structure

A project organization where a full-time project manager assembles a core group of specialists who work full time on the project.

Matrix management

A hybrid organizational form with both horizontal project management and vertical functional hierarchy.

Weak matrix

A structure where functional managers have more authority than the project manager, making the project manager's role more of a coordinator.

Balanced matrix

A structure where both the project manager and functional managers have equal authority over project tasks.

Strong matrix

A structure where the project manager has significant authority and control over the project, including budget and personnel assignments.

Organizational culture

The system of shared norms, beliefs, values, and assumptions that bind people together within an organization.

Risk tolerance

The degree to which employees are encouraged to be aggressive, innovative, and risk-seeking.

Subcultures

Cultures within a larger organization that may differ among various departments.

Cultural dimensions

Key aspects of organizational culture, such as member identity, team emphasis, and risk tolerance.

Implications of Organizational Culture

How culture affects project management, including interactions with clients and other departments.