Based on the PMBOK Guide regarding Organizational Systems and Project Governance, the provided diagram illustrates a Projectized Organizational Structure.
* Characteristics of a Projectized Structure: In this model, the organization is arranged by projects. The Project Manager has a high to almost total level of authority. As shown in the diagram, staff members (the gray boxes) report directly to a Project Manager, who in turn reports to the Chief Executive.
* Resource Dedication: Most of the organization ' s resources are involved in project work. Unlike a functional or matrix structure, there are no " Functional Managers " (e.g., Head of Engineering, Head of Marketing) depicted as intermediaries for the staff.
* Project Coordination: The diagram explicitly shows " Project Coordination " occurring vertically within the project silo, rather than horizontally across departments.
* Organizational Loyalty: In this structure, team members are often co-located and their loyalty is to the project rather than a functional department.
Comparison with other options:
* A and C. Balanced and Strong Matrix: In any matrix structure, you would typically see a dual reporting relationship where staff report to both a Project Manager and a Functional Manager. This diagram shows a direct, single line of command to the Project Manager.
* D. Functional: In a functional organization, the hierarchy would show staff reporting to a Functional Manager (e.g., " Engineering Manager " ). Project coordination in a functional structure happens between functional managers, and the Project Manager role is often part-time or acts as a coordinator
/expeditor with little to no formal authority.