One more ???

Submitted by RaviDatt on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 03:07

Question:
You have been recently hired to be a project manager at a bio-tech company to develop a new drug to treat pancreatic
cancer. This project requires significant coordination across multiple departments, from R&D to Manufacturing.
 
You are concerned whether you'll have enough influence and authority to manage the project priorities across these
various departments. Which of the following best determines the amount of authority you will have during a project?
(A) Project Manger's Negotiating Skills & Communication Skills
(B) The amount of authority as specified in the project charter
(C) Organizational structure
(D) The priority and importance of the project within the organization

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krantikumar50

Wed, 07/25/2012 - 03:14

Answer, I feel, is "C".

Ramana_99

Wed, 07/25/2012 - 05:02

I too feel it is C

sspawar

Wed, 07/25/2012 - 05:41

Project Manager is concerned about his influence and authority hence B is most possible answer.

krantikumar50

Wed, 07/25/2012 - 05:48

Respected Pawarji Sir,


 


Isnt authority vested on a PM as per the org structure?


 


I say so because if the org structure is Matrix or functional, the charter can NOT give the PM authority levels ala Projectized or which goes against the basic org make-up.


 


This is what I feel. My sincere apologies if I do not make sense, as always respected Pawarji Sir.


 


Warmly, KK....

sspawar

Wed, 07/25/2012 - 10:57

I can map my proficiency, now.

krantikumar50

Wed, 07/25/2012 - 11:24

Arrey Kya respected Pawarji Sir, one small matter can not portray the genius of a legend :)

RaviDatt

Wed, 07/25/2012 - 13:00

Correct answer is :


(C) Organizational structure
 


Regards,


RD