Discussion Post
Overview:
The organizational environment in which projects are implemented.
Chapter 3: Organization- Structure and Culture
a) Identify different project management structures and understand their strengths and weaknesses
b) Distinguish three different types of matrix structures and understand their strengths and weaknesses
c) Understand organizational and project considerations that should be considered in choosing an appropriate project management structure
d) Appreciate the significant role that organizational culture plays in managing projects
e) Interpret the culture of an organization
f) Understand the interaction between project management structure and the culture of an organization
Activity Problem
After reviewing/reading Chapter 3 of the textbook, access UC's online Library and conduct research within the "Business Source Premier (EBSCO Host)" search engine and locate a Project Management Journal article among the thousands of journal articles made available within the many years of publications the Library holds. The Project Management Journal article should tie directly into at least one highlight from the assigned chapter 3 reading/review material. Your paper should contain the following headings:
a) Introduction
b) Summary of the article
c) Relevant points made by the author
d) Critique of the article
e) Application of the concepts in the article.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.