Lecture Project management: A managerial approach – Chapter 5: The project in the organizational structure

Chapter 5 discusses various ways to establish the project organization. Different organizational forms are described, as well as their respective advantages and disadvantages. The stafffi ng of the project team is also discussed.

The Project in 

the  Organizational 

Structure

Forms

Projects in a Projectized Organization

Matrixed project organization

– Keeps desirable features of both standalone  and functional projects

Strong Matrix

Systems

In­depth application of a technology

Large capital investment, especially when that investment is concentrated in one 

functional area

Handling a large number of similar 

projects 

Handling a one­time project that requires much control, but is not focused on one 

functional area

Projects that require inputs from several 

functional areas

Projects that use technology from several functional areas