An IT company wants to implement an organizational structure where project managers have greater control over project resources and decision-making than functional managers, while team members continue to report to both functional and project managers. Which type of organizational structure BEST meets these requirements?
In a strong matrix organizational structure, the project manager has greater control over project resources, budgets, and decision-making than the functional managers. Although team members report to both types of managers, the project manager holds more influence in project-related matters. This structure is ideal when an organization wants the project manager to lead the project with considerable control while still maintaining functional lines of authority.
A balanced matrix structure shares authority equally between project and functional managers, which may not provide the desired level of project manager control. In a weak matrix, functional managers have more authority, and the project manager acts more like a coordinator with limited decision-making power. A functional structure places full authority with functional managers, and project managers have little to no formal authority over project resources and decisions.
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