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GAQM PPM-001 Exam - Topic 7 Question 97 Discussion

Within a matrix organization, dual reporting of team members is a risk for project success. Who is responsible for managing this dual reporting relationship factor?
C) Functional manager supported by the project manager
A) Functional manager
B) Project manager
D) Project management office

GAQM PPM-001 Exam - Topic 7 Question 97 Discussion

Actual exam question for GAQM's PPM-001 exam
Question #: 97
Topic #: 7
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Within a matrix organization, dual reporting of team members is a risk for project success. Who is responsible for managing this dual reporting relationship factor?

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Norah
9 months ago
Isn't it risky to have dual reporting at all?
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Jarod
9 months ago
Totally agree with C, it's a team effort!
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Esteban
10 months ago
Wait, can one person really manage dual reporting?
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Isaiah
10 months ago
Definitely C! Both need to work together.
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Maryann
10 months ago
I think the project manager should handle it.
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Johnna
10 months ago
I’m leaning towards the project management office being involved, but I can't recall if they have direct responsibility in this context.
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Rima
10 months ago
I feel like it could be a shared responsibility, especially if the functional manager supports the project manager. That option sounds familiar.
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Dalene
11 months ago
I remember a practice question where the functional manager was emphasized as key in these situations. Maybe they play a bigger role than I thought?
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Arlette
11 months ago
I think the project manager should be responsible for managing dual reporting, but I'm not entirely sure. It seems like they have the most direct oversight.
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Elvis
11 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The functional manager is responsible for managing the dual reporting relationship, with support from the project manager. That makes sense to me.
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Dominga
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this. I know dual reporting can be a risk, but I'm not sure who is responsible for managing that relationship.
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Lettie
11 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the responsibilities of the functional manager and project manager in a matrix organization.
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Salena
11 months ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is C - the functional manager is responsible, supported by the project manager. The key is understanding the roles in a matrix organization.
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Eleonora
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know Wireshark can be really helpful for troubleshooting connectivity problems, but I'm not sure if that's the best approach here. Maybe I should review the service group tag concept first.
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Lili
1 year ago
Hmm, this question is giving me dual reporting headaches already. Time to call in the project management superheroes to save the day!
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Lavelle
1 year ago
Option B is the way to go, no doubt. The project manager is like the conductor of this orchestra - they need to keep everyone in sync, even if they're reporting to different sections.
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Elvis
1 year ago
B) Project manager
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Layla
1 year ago
C) Functional manager supported by the project manager
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Domingo
1 year ago
B) Project manager
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Lashandra
1 year ago
A) Functional manager
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Mitsue
1 year ago
I'm going with D. The project management office has the oversight and expertise to navigate this tricky situation. Can't leave it all up to the poor project manager!
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Kina
1 year ago
Ah, the age-old struggle of the matrix organization. I'd say C is the way to go - the functional manager should take the lead, but the project manager needs to be involved to keep things on track.
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Vincenza
1 year ago
It's definitely a balancing act between the functional and project managers.
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Valentin
1 year ago
I think the project manager should have the final say in managing the dual reporting.
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Linwood
1 year ago
I agree, having both managers involved is crucial for success.
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Tawna
1 year ago
Agreed, collaboration between the functional and project manager is key for success in this structure.
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Larae
1 year ago
That makes sense, it's important for both managers to work together in a matrix organization.
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Fausto
1 year ago
Functional manager supported by the project manager
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Joanne
1 year ago
I think the project manager is responsible for managing the dual reporting relationship. They need to work closely with the functional manager to ensure clear communication and alignment.
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Carmen
1 year ago
D) Project management office
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Donte
1 year ago
C) Functional manager supported by the project manager
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Cassandra
1 year ago
B) Project manager
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Goldie
1 year ago
A) Functional manager
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Roxanne
1 year ago
I believe it should be a joint effort between the functional manager and the project manager for better coordination.
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Nakita
1 year ago
I agree with Art, the functional manager is in charge of the team members.
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Art
1 year ago
I think the functional manager should be responsible.
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