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Which of the following statements is ture?
Suggested Answer: C
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38 comments · newest first
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Angella
10 months ago
D is misleading, conflicts can happen even in weak matrix setups.
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Bettyann
11 months ago
Wait, are you serious? I thought weak matrix meant more conflicts!
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Stevie
11 months ago
B seems off, project managers usually have less authority in a functional setup.
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Reita
11 months ago
I agree, C sounds right about authority levels in a balanced matrix.
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Margarett
11 months ago
A is definitely not true, conflicts are pretty common.
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Selma
12 months ago
For D, I feel like weak matrix organizations definitely have more conflicts, so I’m leaning towards that being incorrect too.
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Brandon
12 months ago
I think C sounds right because in a balanced matrix, project managers do have some authority, but it’s not as high as in a strong matrix.
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Stephane
12 months ago
I’m not sure about B, but I feel like project managers usually have less authority in a functional matrix.
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Antonette
1 year ago
I remember studying that conflicts are actually quite common in functional organizations, so I think A might be false.
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Tommy
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident I know the answer to this one. The matrix structures and the authority levels of project managers are a core part of this course material.
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Magda
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to focus on the level of authority for project managers in each organizational structure. Let me think this through carefully.
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Bernadine
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused about the levels of authority for project managers in the different matrix structures. I'll need to review my notes to refresh my memory.
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Remona
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the differences between the organizational structures before selecting an answer.
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Isidra
1 year ago
Hmm, the question mentions an access policy that allows any source to reach the public IP address on port 80, so I don't think the issue is with the access policy. Maybe the NAT policy needs to be modified?
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Lelia
2 years ago
Option A is just plain wrong. Conflicts between the two types of managers are basically inevitable in a functional organization. No way they're 'uncommon'.
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Serina
2 years ago
D) In a weak matrix organization, conflicts between functional managers and project managers are uncommon
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Colette
2 years ago
C) Project mangers have low to moderate level of authority in a balanced matrix organization
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Tula
2 years ago
B) Project mangers have a moderate to high level of authority in a functional matrix organization
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Noble
2 years ago
A) In a functional organization, conflicts between functional managers and project managers are uncommon
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Jackie
2 years ago
Haha, I bet the functional managers and project managers are always at each other's throats in these organizations. Talk about a recipe for office drama!
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Eladia
2 years ago
C) Project mangers have low to moderate level of authority in a balanced matrix organization
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Frederick
2 years ago
B) Project mangers have a moderate to high level of authority in a functional matrix organization
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Thaddeus
2 years ago
A) In a functional organization, conflicts between functional managers and project managers are uncommon
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Annabelle
2 years ago
That's a good point, I can see why C might be the correct answer.
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Erinn
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe C is true because project managers in a balanced matrix organization have a moderate level of authority.
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Hailey
2 years ago
I think option B is correct. In a functional matrix organization, project managers have a moderate to high level of authority, which is the key defining characteristic of this structure.
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Dulce
2 years ago
Yes, option B is the right choice. Project managers play a significant role in decision-making in a functional matrix organization.
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Aretha
2 years ago
That's true. In a functional matrix organization, project managers have more authority compared to other types of organizational structures.
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Samira
2 years ago
I agree, option B is correct. Project managers do have a moderate to high level of authority in a functional matrix organization.
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Annabelle
2 years ago
I think B is true because project managers in a functional matrix organization have more authority.
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Lucy
2 years ago
I disagree with option D. In a weak matrix, conflicts between functional and project managers are actually quite common, so that statement is not true.
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Mozelle
2 years ago
Option C seems the most accurate to me. In a balanced matrix, project managers have a low to moderate level of authority, which aligns with the statement.
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Audry
2 years ago
I think option D is true. In a weak matrix organization, conflicts between functional managers and project managers are uncommon.
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Enola
2 years ago
I agree with option C. Project managers have a low to moderate level of authority in a balanced matrix organization.
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Leonor
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe option B is correct. Project managers have a moderate to high level of authority in a functional matrix organization.
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Aleta
2 years ago
I think option B could also be true, project managers in a functional matrix organization do have a moderate to high level of authority.
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Mohammad
2 years ago
I think option A is true. In a functional organization, conflicts between functional managers and project managers are uncommon.
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Renea
2 years ago
I agree, option C does seem to be the most accurate.