WGU C854 POWER FORM
OPTIMIZATION PROPOSAL SCRIPT
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Functional/Departmentalized Org
Answer: "Oldest & most basic form.
PROS
Clear lines of authority.
SMEs can work on multiple projects.
Flexible use of staff within unit.
Easy to prioritize dept work within unit.
Clear paths for career growth.
CONS
Low project manager authority.
Ineffective for projects.
Org doesn't focus on solving business-wide issues.
Sharing resources across functions can be difficult.
Project customer not only focus; customer response can be slow.
Can lead to information silos.
, Ex.
"Most common in corporations with shareholders.
US Department of Energy
US Department of State"
◉ Matrix Org
Answer: "PROS
Project is central focus
PMs have access to lots of technically skilld people, SMEs as
needed
Team members have less anxiety about futures
Customer response is fast
No duplication in admin personnel
Team organization is flexible
CONS
Requires cooperation, coordination among managers
SMEs not in daily contact with other SMEs to share knowledge
Decision making authority not always clear
Resource balancing is simpler, but can lead to friction
Closeouts can be difficult
Division of authority is complex
◉ Strong/Weak Matrix Org
OPTIMIZATION PROPOSAL SCRIPT
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Functional/Departmentalized Org
Answer: "Oldest & most basic form.
PROS
Clear lines of authority.
SMEs can work on multiple projects.
Flexible use of staff within unit.
Easy to prioritize dept work within unit.
Clear paths for career growth.
CONS
Low project manager authority.
Ineffective for projects.
Org doesn't focus on solving business-wide issues.
Sharing resources across functions can be difficult.
Project customer not only focus; customer response can be slow.
Can lead to information silos.
, Ex.
"Most common in corporations with shareholders.
US Department of Energy
US Department of State"
◉ Matrix Org
Answer: "PROS
Project is central focus
PMs have access to lots of technically skilld people, SMEs as
needed
Team members have less anxiety about futures
Customer response is fast
No duplication in admin personnel
Team organization is flexible
CONS
Requires cooperation, coordination among managers
SMEs not in daily contact with other SMEs to share knowledge
Decision making authority not always clear
Resource balancing is simpler, but can lead to friction
Closeouts can be difficult
Division of authority is complex
◉ Strong/Weak Matrix Org
