support@essaywritingexpert.orgObjective:
The goal of this assignment is to deepen your understanding of how different organizational structures—Functional, Projectized, and Matrix—affect project management practices, including communication, decision-making, and resource allocation. By analyzing a real-world example, you will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of these structures and provide recommendations for improving project management effectiveness within these contexts.
Instructions:
- Research Organizational Structures:
- Begin by researching the three primary types of organizational structures: Functional, Projectized, and Matrix (including weak, balanced, and strong matrix structures).
- For each structure, provide a brief description, highlighting its key characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages, particularly in the context of project management.
- Case Study Analysis:
- Choose a real or hypothetical company that utilizes one of these organizational structures.
- Analyze how the company’s structure impacts project management practices, focusing on key aspects such as communication flows, decision-making processes, and resource allocation.
- Discuss any challenges the company might face in managing projects due to its organizational structure.
- Recommendations:
- Based on your analysis, provide two practical recommendations to improve project management practices within the chosen organizational structure.
- These recommendations should be actionable and relevant to the company’s specific needs and challenges.
Deliverables:
- A 2-3 page report summarizing your research, analysis, and recommendations.
- Individual Assignment: A 2-3 page report summarizing your research, analysis, and recommendations.
- Refer to the rubric provided below to ensure your submission meets the expectations for this assignment.