Chapter 15.6: Project expeditors and coordinators

Question 1

What is the simplest kind of project organization?

Answer 1

A single small group or individual assigned as a project expeditor or coordinator, either full-time or part-time.

Question 2

Can expeditor roles span across multiple functional areas?

Answer 2

Yes, expeditors can manage projects that span either within one or across multiple functional areas.

Question 3

What is a “project within one functional area”?

Answer 3

A project that involves expertise only from a single department and can be managed entirely within that functional unit.

Question 4

Give an example of a project within one functional area.

Answer 4

A marketing department running a customer survey—creating the survey, mailing lists, distributing, and processing results—all internally.

Question 5

What does a project expeditor do?

Answer 5

Tracks progress, monitors deadlines, and reports status, but has no formal authority to direct team members.