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The strong matrix versus a weak matrix.
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31 comments · newest first
JA
Jacqueline
11 months ago
I thought team members were more flexible in a weak matrix?
DA
Dalene
11 months ago
Strong matrix means more project focus, right?
DA
Dallas
11 months ago
Wait, are functional managers really losing control?
EV
Evette
12 months ago
Totally agree, the PM loses some power in that setup.
CH
Charlena
12 months ago
A strong matrix does seem tougher to manage.
SH
Shaunna
12 months ago
I definitely remember that team members in a strong matrix are more integrated into the project office, which could help with communication.
AV
Avery
1 year ago
I feel like I saw a practice question about functional managers losing control in a strong matrix, but I can't quite remember the details.
TR
Truman
1 year ago
I think the balance of power shifting away from the PM is a key point, but I can't recall if that applies to strong matrices specifically.
LA
Larue
1 year ago
I remember studying that in a strong matrix, the project manager has more authority, but I'm not sure if that makes it harder to manage.
LU
Lucy
1 year ago
I've got a strategy - I'll start by identifying the key characteristics of a strong matrix, then compare that to a weak matrix.
WA
Wade
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. I know the key is understanding the power dynamics in each type of matrix.
MA
Mari
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the differences between a strong and weak matrix. I'll need to review my notes.
LE
Leoma
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, I think I can handle it.
CA
Carey
1 year ago
All the options sound plausible, I'll have to carefully weigh the pros and cons of each.
AN
Annelle
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward question about project management schedules. I think the schedule network diagram is the best answer since it shows the project logic and critical path.
BU
Buck
1 year ago
Team members assigned to the project office in a strong matrix? Sign me up! Option E is the way forward, my friends.
EM
Emily
1 year ago
Functional managers losing control over technical processes? That's just music to my ears! Option D is the one for me.
LI
Lindsey
1 year ago
It's true that the balance of power shifts away from the PM in a strong matrix.
AR
Arminda
1 year ago
In a strong matrix, team members are more likely to be assigned to the project office.
NI
Nidia
1 year ago
I agree, functional managers losing control can be a good thing.
SH
Shantay
1 year ago
Haha, Option C is the classic 'all of the above' answer. Always a safe bet when you're not sure!
JE
Jennie
1 year ago
I disagree, the balance of power shifting away from the PM is the real issue here. Option B is the way to go.
CL
Claudio
1 year ago
C) All of the other alternatives apply.
RO
Ronnie
1 year ago
B) the balance of power has shifted away from the PM.
KA
Karl
1 year ago
A) strong matrix is more difficult to manage.
AN
Andree
2 years ago
The strong matrix definitely makes project management more challenging. Option A is the correct answer.
KI
Kizzy
1 year ago
E) team members are more likely to be assigned to the project office in a strong matrix
AS
Ashlyn
1 year ago
A) strong matrix is more difficult to manage.
CO
Cordelia
2 years ago
In my opinion, all of the other alternatives apply. It's a complex situation.
JO
Joni
2 years ago
I agree with Lorean, the balance of power has shifted away from the PM.
LO
Lorean
2 years ago
I think the strong matrix is more difficult to manage.