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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.