Paul is working in an organization in which the project manager has the most authority and responsible for the project’s success and they can take important decisions regarding budget, schedule, and resources in the project. Identify the type of organization in which Paul works for.

Projectized organization

Paul is working in an organization in which the project manager has the most authority and responsible for the project’s success and they can take important decisions regarding budget, schedule, and resources in the project. Identify the type of organization in which Paul works for.

A. Matrix organization.
B. Projectized organization.
C. Functional organization.
D. Weak matrix organization.

Answer: Option B is correct. Paul is working in a projectized organization. Projectized organization: 
  • Project teams are grouped based on the projects. 
  • Once the project work is done, the project team is disbanded and the team members continue to work on other projects. 
  • The project manager is responsible for the project's success and has authority. 
  • The project manager can make key decisions related to resources, budget, and schedule. 
  • Project coordinators and expeditors won't exist in projectized organization. 
  • When the work is complete, the team members don't have departments to go back to.