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Describe the difference between a "strong" or "thick" culture and a "thin" or "weak" culture.

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Which of the following is NOT true of project management structures?

A) They provide a framework for launching and implementing projects.
B) They appropriately balance the needs of both the parent organization and the project.
C) In selecting a management structure, the culture of the organization is not a huge consideration.
D) The project itself should be considered when determining which structure is best.
E) They help determine who has most authority in regard to managing the project.

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One advantage of a matrix project management structure is that it is fast and easy to implement.

In a(n)________ system, there are usually two chains of command, one along functional lines and the other along project lines.

A disadvantage of using the functional form of project management structure is that projects generally take longer to complete.

In which of the following is the balance of authority strongly in favor of the functional managers?

The cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which rewards such as promotion and salary increases are allocated according to employee performance rather than seniority, favoritism, or other nonperformance factors is known as _____________.

In a balanced matrix form of project management, the project manager is responsible for defining what needs to be accomplished while the functional managers are concerned with how it will be accomplished.

A matrix in which the balance of authority is strongly on the side of the functional manager is described as _________.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding organizing projects within a matrix arrangement?

Organizational culture is best explained as organizational

The matrix form of project management is notable for the tension it creates between functional managers and project managers who both bring critical expertise and perspectives to the project.

The 10 primary characteristics of an organization's culture all exist on a continuum.

Identify and briefly describe three of the 10 primary characteristics of organization culture.

The structure that manages projects within the existing organizational structure is __________ organization.

No radical alteration in the design or operation of the parent organization is a major advantage of __________ organization.

How does someone learn more about an organization's culture?

Which of the following cultural characteristic relates to the degree to which rules, policies, and direct supervision are used to oversee and control employee behavior?

One of the major disadvantages of the projectized form of project management structure is that it tends to be more expensive than other forms of organization.

Member identity refers to the degree to which work activities are organized around groups rather than individuals.