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GATE 2024 CE (CE2) – Question 17

Construction Management · Construction equipment and types of contracts · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Consider the statements P and Q.
P: In a Pure project organization, the project manager maintains complete authority and has maximum control over the project.
Q: A Matrix organization structure facilitates quick response to changes, conflicts, and project needs.

Which one of the following options is CORRECT?

  1. Both P and Q are TRUE
  2. P is TRUE and Q is FALSE
  3. Both P and Q are FALSE
  4. P is FALSE and Q is TRUE

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Correct answer: (B) P is TRUE and Q is FALSE

Explanation

In a pure (projectized) organisation the project manager has full authority over the team and the resources, so P is true. A matrix organisation has dual reporting lines, which slows decisions and creates conflicts, so it does not give a quick response, and Q is false.