PROJECT MANAGEMENT(LL)W/CONNECT
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Author: Larson
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.2.3C
What kind of project management structure does Horizon use? Is it the right structure? Explain.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT(LL)W/CONNECT
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- . How can a company maintain informal project management during periods ofcorporate growth? If the organisation persists in creeping toward formal project management, whatcan be done to return to a more informal approach? How would you handle a situation where only a few managers or employees arepromoting the more formal approach?arrow_forwardWhy is it important to assess the culture of an organization before deciding what project management structure should be used to complete a project?arrow_forwardDifferentiate between a functional structure, a matrix structure, and a project-based structure. Explain how each organisational approach impacts project management.arrow_forward
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