Balanced matrix
A matrix structure in which the project manager and functional managers share roughly equal authority over the project. The project manager decides what
needs to be done; functional managers are concerned with how it will be accomplished.
Dedicated project team
An organizational structure in which all of the resources needed to accomplish a project are assigned full time to the project.
Matrix
Any organizational structure in which the project manager shares responsibility with the functional managers for assigning priorities and for directing the work of individuals assigned to the project.
Organizational culture
A system of shared norms, beliefs, values, and assumptions held by an organization's members.
Projectitis
A social phenomenon in which project members exhibit inappropriately intense loyalty to the project.
Projectized organization
A multi-project organization in which project managers have full authority to assign priorities and direct the work of persons assigned to their project.
Project office
A centralized unit within an organization or department that oversees and improves the management of projects.
Strong matrix
A matrix structure in which the project manager has primary control over project activities and functional managers support project work.
Weak matrix
A matrix structure in which functional managers have primary control over project activities and the project manager coordinates project work.
