Title: Class Outline 9
Course: KVCC BUS208 > Section: Class Outlines

1.      Assignment Review

2.      What is organizational culture?

3.      Project Management Structures

a.      Introduction

b.      Functional Organization

i.           Structure

ii.           Advantages

1.      No Change

2.      Flexibility

3.      In-Depth Expertise

4.      Easy Post Project Transition

iii.           Disadvantages

1.      Lack of focus

2.      Poor integration

3.      Slow

4.      Lack of Ownership

c.      Dedicated teams

i.           Structure

1.      Examples

2.      Projectized Organization

ii.           Advantages

1.      Simple

2.      Fast

3.      Cohesive

4.      Cross-Functional Integration

iii.           Disadvantages

1.      Expensive

2.      Internal Strife

3.      Limited Technological Expertise

4.      Difficult Post-Project Transition

d.      Matrix Arrangement

i.           Structure

ii.           Forms

1.      Weak

2.      Balanced

3.      Strong

iii.           Advantages

1.      Efficient

2.      Strong Project Focus

3.      Easier Post Project Transition

4.      Flexible

iv.           Disadvantages

1.      Dysfunctional Conflict

2.      In fighting

3.      Stressful

4.      Slow

5.      Based on what form

4.      Selecting a structure

a.      Organization Considerations

i.           What is the focus of projects?

ii.           What is the level of resources?

b.      Project Considerations

i.           Seven Factors

1.      Size of project

2.      Strategic Importance

3.      Novelty and need for innovation

4.      Need for integration (# of departments involved)

5.      Environmental Complexity (external interfaces)

6.      Budget and time constraints

7.      Stability of resource requirements

Attached Files: | - KVCC BUS208_ProjectMgmt_Outline 9.pdf