hybrid structure
An organization that creates a blend of the functional, matrix, and project-oriented structures.
strong matrix structure
An organizational structure in which organizational resources are pooled into one project team, but the functional managers have less project power than the project manager.
balanced matrix structure
An organizational structure in which organizational resources are pooled into one project team but the functional managers and the project managers share the project power
cultural norms
Describe the culture and the styles of an organization
enterprise environmental factors
Conditions that affect how the project manager may manage the project. Enterprise environmental factors come from within the project
functional structure
An organization that is divided into functions
governance framework
Describes the rules, policies, and procedures that people within an organization abide by. This framework addresses the organization, but also addresses portfolios, programs, and projects. The governance framework addresses alignment with organizational vision, risk management, performance factors, and communication
multi-divisional structure
An organizational structure that includes duplication of efforts within the organization, but not within each department or division of the organization. The project manager has little authority in this structure and the functional manager controls the project budget.
organic or simple structure
Describes a loosely organized business or organization. There likely aren’t formal departments, and people work alongside one another regardless of their roles and titles. The project manager likely has little control over the project resources and may not be called a project manager.
organizational knowledge repositories
The databases, files, and historical information that you can use to help better plan and manage your projects.
project management office (PMO)
A business unit that centralizes the operations and procedures of all projects within the organization. The PMO can be supportive, controlling, or directive.
project-oriented structure
An organizational structure that assigns a project team to one project for the duration of the project life cycle. The project manager has high to almost complete project power.
weak matrix structure
An organizational structure in which organizational resources are pooled into one project team, but the functional managers have more project power than the project manager.