GAQM PPM-001 Exam - Topic 13 Question 118 Discussion

Actual exam question for GAQM's PPM-001 exam

Question #: 118
Topic #: 13

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A project manager has limited authority in which type of organizational structure?

AWeak matrix

BFunctional

CBalanced matrix

DProjectized

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Mickie

10 hours ago

I thought it was B) Functional?

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Yolande

6 days ago

I bet the project manager just wishes they could make all the decisions sometimes. If only it were that easy!

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Mira

11 days ago

Haha, the project manager is always the one with the least power, no matter the structure. Good luck to them!

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Lavonda

16 days ago

A) Weak matrix is the correct answer. The project manager has limited authority in that structure.

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Barbra

21 days ago

D) Projectized, for sure. The project manager is the boss in that type of organization.

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Dorinda

26 days ago

Definitely C) Balanced matrix. The project manager has to balance the needs of the functional departments in that setup.

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Erick

1 month ago

I think the answer is B) Functional. That's the classic organizational structure where the project manager has the least authority.

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Lili

1 month ago

I'm leaning towards the weak matrix too, but I wonder if the functional structure could be considered similar in that regard.

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Tawna

1 month ago

I feel like the balanced matrix might also limit authority, but I can't recall the specifics right now.

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Cristina

2 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think it was the functional structure where the project manager has limited authority.

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Arminda

2 months ago

I think the project manager has the least authority in a weak matrix, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Mitsue

2 months ago

I've got a good handle on the organizational structures, so I think I can narrow this down. The key is understanding where the project manager sits in the hierarchy for each one.

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Clorinda

2 months ago

Definitely A) Weak matrix!

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Denae

2 months ago

I'm a bit confused on the differences between a weak matrix, balanced matrix, and projectized structure. I'll need to review my notes to refresh my memory on those.

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Daniela

3 months ago

Alright, time to put my knowledge to the test. I'm pretty confident I can figure this out if I just take it step-by-step through the options.

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Janessa

3 months ago

Definitely A) Weak matrix. It’s all about the structure!

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Katlyn

3 months ago

Okay, let me see. I know a functional structure has the project manager with the least authority, so I'll rule out B. The others seem more similar, so I'll have to really analyze the differences.

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Ettie

3 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different organizational structures and the project manager's role in each.

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Halina

2 months ago

I think it's A) Weak matrix. The project manager has less power there.

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