Michael is working as a director, and reports to the PMO who manages all the projects, shares the resources in between projects, provides methods, tools and techniques, and guidance. PMO can take key decisions related to the project such as terminate or postpone the project. Robert is working as a project manager and reports to the PMO structure which provides polices and guidelines. Such a structure is known as?

Based on the control and influence the PMO structure

Michael is working as a director, and reports to the PMO who manages all the projects, shares the resources in between projects, provides methods, tools and techniques, and guidance. PMO can take key decisions related to the project such as terminate or postpone the project. Robert is working as a project manager and reports to the PMO structure which provides polices and guidelines. Such a structure is known as?

A. Controlling.
B. Directing.
C. Supportive.
D. None of the above. 

Answer: Option A is correct. Based on the control and influence the PMO structure may be, 

• Supportive : This type serves as a project repository, and the role in this type is consultative. The level of control is low. 
• Controlling : It has a moderate level of control. Provide supportive roles and requires compliance. 
• Directing : Directly involves in projects and programs. The level of control is high.