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The project manager has, as a prime responsibility, to assure proper integration of activities. In which organizational form does the project manager probably have the easiest time in integrating work?
Suggested Answer: B
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49 comments · newest first
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Cristy
10 months ago
Classical? No way, that’s outdated!
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Carma
11 months ago
Coordinator role is more about oversight, not integration.
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Alease
11 months ago
Really? I thought matrix had its advantages too.
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Trinidad
11 months ago
Totally agree, matrix can get messy.
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Romana
11 months ago
Pure project is the way to go for integration!
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Arlette
12 months ago
I have a vague memory that classical organizations can make integration harder because of the rigid hierarchy.
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Willodean
12 months ago
I practiced a question like this, and I feel like the coordinator role might struggle with integration compared to a pure project setup.
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Weldon
12 months ago
I'm not so sure about that. I remember something about matrix structures allowing for better resource sharing, but it can get complicated.
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Willodean
1 year ago
I think the pure project structure might be the best for integration since the project manager has full control over the team.
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Desmond
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not totally confident, but I'm leaning towards B - pure project. The rationale makes sense to me, since in that structure the PM has the most authority and responsibility for integrating the work. But I could see an argument for matrix as well. Guess I'll have to make an educated guess on this one.
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Noble
1 year ago
Okay, let me see if I can break this down. The key is that the question is asking about the organizational form where the project manager has the easiest time integrating activities. Based on my understanding, in a pure project structure the PM has the most direct control, so that's probably the best answer. But I'll double-check my notes to make sure.
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Penney
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question is asking about the organizational form where the project manager has the easiest time integrating work, but I'm not sure if that means pure project is the right answer. Maybe matrix or coordinator would also work? I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Walker
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about project management organizational structures. I'm pretty confident the answer is B - Pure project, since that structure gives the project manager the most direct control and authority to integrate activities.
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Tiffiny
1 year ago
The pure project form? Sounds like the project manager has a lot of power... and a big target on their back. Better watch out for those office politics, folks!
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Clay
1 year ago
C) Coordinator
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Rebecka
1 year ago
B) Pure project
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Domonique
1 year ago
A) Matrix
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Elden
1 year ago
I heard the project manager in the pure project form can also moonlight as a tyrant. That's one way to integrate activities, I suppose.
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Allene
1 year ago
Well, if the project manager can't use the Force, I'd go with the pure project form. Talk about a power trip - they're in charge of everything!
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Lajuana
1 year ago
E) Expediter
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Kiley
1 year ago
D) Classical
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Dewitt
1 year ago
C) Coordinator
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Lenna
1 year ago
B) Pure project
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Tashia
1 year ago
A) Matrix
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Trinidad
1 year ago
What, no 'Jedi' option? That would be the easiest way to integrate activities, if you ask me. But I guess the pure project form is the right choice here.
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Marget
1 year ago
C) Coordinator
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Berry
1 year ago
B) Pure project
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Rodrigo
1 year ago
A) Matrix
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Rebbeca
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not so sure. The matrix structure might be the answer - the project manager can leverage resources from different functional departments to get the job done.
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Cammy
1 year ago
I don't think the coordinator structure would provide the project manager with the easiest time in integrating work.
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Azalee
1 year ago
C) Coordinator
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Kaitlyn
1 year ago
I see your point, but I still think the coordinator form might not be as effective in integrating activities.
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Verlene
1 year ago
C) Coordinator
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Jeniffer
1 year ago
I disagree, I think the pure project form might make it easier for the project manager to integrate work.
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Coral
1 year ago
I see your point, but in a pure project structure, the project manager has more control over resources.
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Amos
1 year ago
B) Pure project
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Harrison
1 year ago
B) Pure project
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Ronald
1 year ago
I think you're right, the matrix structure allows for better integration of work.
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Taryn
1 year ago
A) Matrix
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Son
1 year ago
I think you're right. The matrix structure allows for better integration of activities.
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Hershel
1 year ago
A) Matrix
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Karma
1 year ago
I'd say the pure project organizational form is the way to go here. The project manager has full authority over the project, so integrating activities should be a breeze!
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Leonida
1 year ago
D) Classical
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Carin
1 year ago
C) Coordinator
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Kate
1 year ago
B) Pure project
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Gregoria
1 year ago
A) Matrix
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Mary
2 years ago
I disagree. I think the project manager would have an easier time in a Pure project organization because there is less bureaucracy and clear reporting lines.
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Linsey
2 years ago
I agree with Tasia. In a Matrix organization, the project manager has more authority and can coordinate activities across different departments.
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Tasia
2 years ago
I think the project manager would have the easiest time integrating work in a Matrix organization.