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TRUE$/$FALSE $-$ Write $\text{'}$T$\text{'}$ if the statement is true and $\text{'}$F$\text{'}$ if the statement is false.

$1)$ While organization culture is important to the overall function of an organization, it has minor influence on its project management.

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$$ false

$2)$ In the projectized form of project management structure, there is limited technological expertise when compared to the functional or matrix organization.

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$$ false

$3)$ 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.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE $-$ Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.

$4)$ The arrangement that manages projects within the existing organizational structure is $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ organization.

A$)$ functional

B$)$ balanced matrix

C$)$ weak matrix

D$)$ strong matrix

E$)$ projectized

$5)$ Which of the following is an advantage of a functional project management organization?

A$)$ Maximum flexibility in the use of staff

B$)$ Good integration across functional units

C$)$ Shorter project duration

D$)$ Strong motivation of project team members

E$)$ Longer project duration

$6)$ A project team that operates with a full$-$time project manager as a separate unit from the rest of the organization is structured using $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ organization.

A$)$ functional

B$)$ balanced matrix

C$)$ weak matrix

D$)$ strong matrix

E$)$ projectized

$7)$ All of the following are organizational considerations when determining the right project management structure EXCEPT

A$)$ how important project management is to the success of the organization.

B$)$ what percentage of core work involves projects.

C$)$ resource availability.

D$)$ assess current practices and determine any changes that are needed to more effectively manage projects.

E$)$ budget constraints.

$8)$ In which of the following is the balance of authority strongly in favor of the functional managers?

A$)$ Weak matrix

B$)$ Balanced matrix

C$)$ Strong matrix

D$)$ Matrix

E$)$ Neutral matrix

$9)$ Which structure would be most appropriate for developing a new, highly innovative product that has strict time constraints?

A$)$ Functional organization

B$)$ Balanced matrix

C$)$ Dedicated project team

D$)$ Strong matrix

E$)$ Weak matrix

$10)$ Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which employees identify with the organization as a whole rather than with their type of job or field of professional expertise?

A$)$ Member identity

B$)$ Team emphasis

C$)$ Managerial focus

D$)$ Unit integration

E$)$ Control

$11)$ No radical alteration in the design or operation of the parent organization is a major advantage of $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ organization.

A$)$ projectized

B$)$ dedicated project team

C$)$ weak matrix

D$)$ strong matrix

E$)$ functional

$12)$ A high level of motivation and the tendency for projects to get done more quickly are benefits of using the $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ organizational approach to project management.

A$)$ dedicated project team

B$)$ weak matrix

C$)$ strong matrix

D$)$ functional

E$)$ projectized

$13)$ The cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which the organization monitors and responds to changes in the external environment is known as $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

A$)$ open$-$systems focus

B$)$ team emphasis

C$)$ conflict tolerance

D$)$ unit integration

E$)$ reward criteria

$14)$ Which of the following PMO types would address questions like $$How are our projects progressing? Which ones are on track? Which ones are not? How are we doing in terms of cost$?$ Which projects are over budget?$$

A$)$ Weather station.

B$)911$ call center.

C$)$ Control tower.

D$)$ Resource pool.

E$)$ Command and control center.

$15)$ An indicator of project success within an organization is the strength of the $\_\_\_\_\_\_$ to support the project management structure.

A$)$ project manager

B$)$ program

C$)$ firm

D$)$ organization culture

E$)$ top management

$16)$ If a manager faces a programmed decision, that means

A$)$ a clear structure or procedure exists for arriving at the right decision.

B$)$ the decision maker has no predetermined structure on which to rely.

C$)$ there are unlimited possible solutions, each of which has merits or drawbacks.

D$)$ the decision maker should be creative in choosing what to do$.$

E$)$ the decision most likely carries substantial risk.

$17)$ When a solution is specifically designed for a particular problem or set of problems, it is referred to as

A$)$ groupthink.

B$)$ a programmed decision.

C$)$ a ready$-$made solution.

D$)$ a contingency plan.

E$)$ a custom$-$made solution.

$18)$ Managers who optimize their decisions will attempt to

A$)$ choose the first, minima