Question

Direction: It consists of two statements, one labelled as ‘Statement (I)’ and the others as ‘Statement (II)’. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer using the codes given below:

Statement (I): If the project influence is more in decision-making for the project, then the arrangement is considered a strong matrix.

Statement (II): If functional departments are seen to be influencing the decision-making more, then arrangement is considered a weak matrix. 

1. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I)
2. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
3. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
4. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)

Explanation:

Statement I:

• A matrix may be filled either to the project side or to the functional side depending on the circumstances.
• If the project influence is more in decision making for the project then the arrangement is considered a strong matrix. The functional manager has a minimal role in a strong matrix organization
• In strong matrix organizations, the project manager has the authority and a full-time role. A full-time project management team will report them and they control the budget.

Statement II:

• If functional departments are seen to be influencing the decision making more, the arrangement is considered a weak matrix.
• A weak matrix organizational structure resembles the characteristics of a functional organizational structure. In weak matrix organizations, the project managers have limited authority. Their role is part-time and no administrative staff report to them. Here, the functional manager controls the project budget.