APMP | 78 QUESTIONS WITH 100 % CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED

List and describe three advantages of a matrix organisation structure when used in a project environment (30 marks) - Clear visibility of resource skills and availability - resource is utilized to max potential Tailor to each project - Share good practice across the organisation, skills retained List and describe two disadvantages of a matrix organisation structure when used in a project environment (20 marks) - Project and functional conflicting priorities and loyalties requires complex resource management at top level Explain the importance of reviews (10 marks) - "A Critical evaluation of a deliverable, business case or project management process - Provide a mechanism for monitoring progress against the baselined project management plan and implementing control measures where appropriate. List and describe four different types of review that may be carried out during a project, and their main purpose. - Gate review - Formal review requested by the sponsoring organisation -part of governance - formal agenda - checklist of products and criteria. Happen as a minimum at the end of the Concept and Definition Phases. Audit - typically external by an independant body - assure the organisation that the project is conforming to its stated principles and procedures - check project can succeed - Audits usually financial or procedural but may include health and safety. Post evaluation review - Project evaluation reviews are carried out to determine the status of the project at a particular .time. assess how well project is being managed - used when Significant change to the scope - Achieving major milestones or Change of managementPeer review - typically formal or informal - conducted by someone of appropriate skills/experience - a resource from another function to provide objective opinion List and describe five activities which the project sponsor performs during the project life cycle (50 marks) - Owns the business case, delivers benefits to user, primary risk taker, approves budget, manages issues