4.3.5. Project-Based Structure

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a project-based structure?

   Hint

   Think about how teams form and dissolve.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of a project-based structure.

   Hint

   Consider the adaptability to changing needs.

3. 3.

   What is the primary focus of a project-based structure?

   • Permanent departments
   • Ongoing routine tasks
   • Specific projects

   Hint

   Consider what teams are organized around.

4. 4.

   True or False: In a project-based structure, teams typically continue to work together indefinitely.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what happens after a project ends.

5. 5.

   Consider a software development company arranging its teams around different projects. Evaluate how a project-based structure might affect communication and collaboration across teams.

   Hint

   Think about how teams can either gain or lose synergy.

6. 6.

   Develop a strategy for a consulting firm using a project-based structure to handle multiple client projects simultaneously. What factors would the management need to consider?

   Hint

   How might the overlap of projects affect scheduling and resources?