Project Management

Iron Triangle

Scope, Cost and Time defines the quality of the work.

Project Organization Type

• Functional Organization: Staff members belong to its own functional unit under the clear supervision of a functional manager. Production, marketing, engineering, or accounting is an example of functional unit. Each functional unit works independently. Functional managers is responsible for project coordination.
• Matrix Organization: Staff members still belong to its own functional unit but the project manager authority is greater. The strongest the matrix is, the greater the Project Manager power and influence.
  • Weak: Really close to a functional organization but the Project Manager has a little more power. The role of the Project Manager is more of a coordinator. The Project Manager handles the communication but he cannot enforce or make decisions.
  • Balanced:The Project Manager can enforce decisions and
  • Strong:
• Project-based Organization

Organization Structure	Functional	Weak Matrix	Balanced Matrix	Strong Matrix	Projectized
Project Manager's Authority	Little	Low	Moderate	High	Total
Resource Availability	Little	Low	Moderate	High	Total
Who manages the project budget	Functional Manager	Functional Manager	Mixed	Project Manager	Project Manager
Project Manager's Role	Part-time	Part-time	Full-time	Full-time	Full-time
Project Management Administrative Staff	Part-time	Part-time	Part-time	Full-time	Full-time

Resources

Iron Triangle	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management_triangle
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)	http://suncoastpmi.org/images/downloads/BusinessAnalysis/pmbok_5th_edition.pdf