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PRO4801 Assignment 4 2023 ( 791013) Answers with referencing and Reference list!
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PRO4801 Assignment 4 2023 ( ) Answers with referencing and Reference list!
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,Table of ContentsQuestion 4.1 ............................................................................................................... 4
Projects go through many uncertainties. Therefore, projects must be able to
adjust. Traditional organisations are ineffective in the face of rapid change. In
contrast, project organisations should be organic. Explain what is meant by
'organic' and distinguish how the different kinds of integrators can enhance
interaction, coordination and mutual adjustments. .................................................. 4
Different types of integrators can enhance interactions, coordination, and mutual
adjustments in a project organization ..................................................................... 4
Multifunctional project teams .................................................................................. 8
Pure Project Managers ........................................................................................... 9
Matrix Managers ................................................................................................... 10
Integrating Contractors ......................................................................................... 11
Conclusion ............................................................................................................ 13
Question 4.2 ............................................................................................................. 14
The South African Satellite (SAS) project for the installation of two very advanced
satellite systems has been assigned to the board. Explain the specific content,
typical activities and different management approaches of the board, referring to
each of the four phases in the SAS systems development cycle. ............................ 14
The SDC comprises four phases .......................................................................... 14
Phase A: ............................................................................................................... 14
Phase B: ............................................................................................................... 15
Phase C: ............................................................................................................... 15
Phase D: ............................................................................................................... 15
Conclusion ............................................................................................................ 16
Question 4.3 ............................................................................................................. 16
Defend the selection of a project structure (form of organisation) by referring to the
importance of organisational structure for projects. .................................................. 16
There are four main types of projects organizational structures ........................... 16
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, Presenting a Justification for the Significance of Organizational Structure in Projects
by Examining Relevant Criteria: ............................................................................... 18
Delving Deeper: Analysing Key Components for Selecting an Organizational
Structure and Their Implications on Project Management .................................... 19
Question 4.4 ............................................................................................................. 20
Differentiate between the formal and informal organisational structures and explain
the informal organisation’s role in project management. .......................................... 20
Formal Organizational Structure ........................................................................... 21
Informal Organizational Structure: ........................................................................ 22
Role of Informal Organization in Project Management: ........................................ 22
The main differences between the informal and formal organizational structures: 23
Question 4.5 ............................................................................................................. 25
Illustrate the different focal points of a project manager’s role. Explain the effect of a
project manager’s 'umbrella' responsibility in projects. ............................................. 25
The different focal points of a project manager’s role ........................................... 25
The effect of a project manager’s 'umbrella' responsibility in projects .................. 26
This umbrella responsibility ensures that: ............................................................. 26
Ways in which the umbrella responsibility of a project manager plays a critical role
.............................................................................................................................. 27
The different focal points of a project manager's role ........................................... 28
The effect of a project manager’s 'umbrella' responsibility, which encompasses all
of these focal points .............................................................................................. 29
Question 4.6 ............................................................................................................. 30
Distinguish between the four different qualification categories of a project manager
and explain why these are important for a successful project manager considering
the power shift. ......................................................................................................... 30
Distinguishing between the four different qualification categories of a project
manager ................................................................................................................... 30
Why are these qualifications important considering the power shift? ....................... 31
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