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You have been assigned to a project that will allow job seekers to fill out applications and submit them via the company website. You report to the VP of human resources. You are also responsible for screening applications for the information technology division and setting up interviews. The project coordinator has asked for the latest version of your changes to the online application page for his review. Which organizational structure do you work in?
Suggested Answer: B
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34 comments · newest first
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Devorah
11 months ago
Surprised it’s not projectized with all that responsibility!
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Roy
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not a weak matrix?
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Gilma
11 months ago
Definitely a functional structure, no doubt!
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Shenika
12 months ago
I think it's a balanced matrix organization.
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Pedro
12 months ago
Sounds like a functional organization to me.
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Caitlin
12 months ago
I feel like it could be a weak matrix organization because I have a specific function but also work on a project. But I’m not confident about that.
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Noah
1 year ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I recall that in a projectized organization, you would be fully dedicated to the project. This doesn't seem to fit that description.
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Arthur
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about matrix organizations having shared responsibilities. This could be a balanced matrix if there are multiple projects involved.
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Karan
1 year ago
I think this might be a functional organization since I report directly to the VP of HR and have a specific role in screening applications.
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Leota
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this. The key details that stand out to me are the dual responsibilities across HR and IT, as well as the project coordinator role. That suggests a balanced matrix organization is the way to go here.
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Shawnna
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. There are a lot of moving parts to consider - the website work, the HR responsibilities, the IT involvement. I'll need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of each option to land on the best answer.
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Dean
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The fact that I'm responsible for both the online application page and the interview screening process points to a matrix organizational structure, likely a balanced one based on the details provided.
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Virgina
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward organizational structure question. I'll carefully read through the details and think about the key characteristics of each option.
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Marg
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The details about reporting to the VP of HR and screening IT applications have me a bit confused. I'll need to really analyze the question to determine the right organizational structure.
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Galen
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on the other options. C and D don't seem directly related to the QVWS failure, and E seems like it might be a stretch. I'll have to double-check my understanding of the QlikView architecture.
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Ammie
1 year ago
I'm a little lost on this one. The ACCS Dashboard is not something I'm super familiar with, so I'm not confident in any of these answers. I'll need to do some quick research on the ACCS system to have a better chance of getting this right.
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Mitzie
1 year ago
I'll go with the projectized organization, because who doesn't love a good project? It's like a party, but without the dancing and the cake. Oh, wait...
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Crista
1 year ago
This has got to be a functional organization. I mean, I'm responsible for screening applications and setting up interviews, which are typical HR functions, right?
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Evelynn
1 year ago
I don't think so. In a balanced matrix organization, there is a balance of power between functional managers and project managers.
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Lura
1 year ago
B) Balanced matrix organization
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Chanel
1 year ago
Yes, you're right. In a functional organization, employees are grouped by their specialty, like HR in this case.
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Junita
1 year ago
A) Functional organization
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Jody
1 year ago
Hmm, this one's tricky. I'm leaning towards a weak matrix organization, since I have multiple reporting structures but the project coordinator is still the one requesting my changes.
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Peggy
1 year ago
Definitely a projectized organization, since I'm working on a specific project and have multiple responsibilities related to that project.
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Margot
1 year ago
I think it's a balanced matrix organization since I'm responsible for both the HR and IT functions, but also report to the VP of HR.
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Jamal
1 year ago
C) Weak matrix organization
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Felton
1 year ago
B) Balanced matrix organization
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Jenelle
1 year ago
C) Weak matrix organization
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Xuan
1 year ago
A) Functional organization
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Julie
1 year ago
B) Balanced matrix organization
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Kirby
1 year ago
A) Functional organization
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Regenia
2 years ago
I believe it's a balanced matrix organization, as we report to the VP of human resources.
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Lina
2 years ago
I agree with Alisha, because we are assigned to specific projects.
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Alisha
2 years ago
I think we work in a projectized organization.