GAQM PPM-001 Exam - Topic 9 Question 87 Discussion

Actual exam question for GAQM's PPM-001 exam

Question #: 87
Topic #: 9

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?

AFunctional organization

BBalanced matrix organization

CWeak matrix organization

DProjectized organization

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Suggested Answer: B

by Ashton at May 07, 2024, 07:07 AM

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Devorah

5 months ago

Surprised it’s not projectized with all that responsibility!

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Roy

6 months ago

Wait, are we sure it's not a weak matrix?

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Gilma

6 months ago

Definitely a functional structure, no doubt!

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Shenika

6 months ago

I think it's a balanced matrix organization.

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Pedro

6 months ago

Sounds like a functional organization to me.

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Caitlin

7 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

12 months 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

12 months 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

11 months 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

11 months ago

B) Balanced matrix organization

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Chanel

11 months 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

11 months ago

A) Functional organization

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Jody

12 months 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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