QuestionQ36

Project Management Concepts

A project manager is working on a project within a functional organizational structure. Which of the following best describes a situation the project manager might encounter?

  • A A team member is promoted and can no longer participate in the project.
  • B A team member is participating in multiple projects and has to work overtime during operational peaks.
  • C A team member cannot help the functional manager during an emergency due to project workload.
  • D A team member must be added to the team because the team requires additional resources.
Explanation

In a functional organizational structure, personnel report to functional managers and commonly split their time among operational responsibilities and multiple projects. Operational demands can take priority and create periods of overtime or limited project availability.

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