Human Resources (week 5)

Question 1

What is an organisation chart?

Answer 1

Chart of the organisation structure, showing the relationships of the positions

Question 2

What are the 3 types of organisation charts (in order from highest to lowest PM authority)?

Answer 2

• Projectised
• Matrix
• Functional

Question 3

What is the RAM?

Answer 3

Responsibility Assignment Matrix,
Describes the various roles in completing tasks/deliverables,
Used to illustrate connections between activities and team members.

Question 4

What is the Role Description?

Answer 4

A list used for general tasks, functions, and responsibilities of a position,
Often includes reporting line to be observed by the individual.

Question 5

Describe a Functional Organisation Chart.

Answer 5

• Aligns people by specialisation
• Employees have one clear superior.
• PMs found in different levels & departments
• PMs have low level of authority

Question 6

Describe a Matrix Organisation Chart.

Answer 6

• Vertical lines of authority
• Horizontal structure for project manager
• PMs interact with functional managers to acquire resources
• PMs have medium level of authority

Question 7

Describe a Projectised Organisation Chart.

Answer 7

• Team members are assigned to teams

- PMs have extremely high authority (control over budgets, appraisals, work assignments, and physical location of tea

Question 8

What are the steps of Human Resources Management?

Answer 8

1. Plan HR management
2. Acquire project team
3. Develop project team
4. Manage project team

Question 9

What are the levels of Tuckman’s Model of Team Building?

Answer 9

• Forming
• Storming
• Norming
• Performing
• Adjourning