^ [[2.3 Project Environment]] # 2.3.1  Project Organisation It would be convenient to assume that all PM2 Project Managers (PMs) operate within their organisations in a **homogenous environment** and with consistent levels of authority and responsibility. **This is generally not the case**, however. There are typically several **ways of organising projects** within an organisation, which utilise one of the following structures or a combination of them. ## The Functional Structure In a functional organisational structure, project work is integrated into the work performed by the permanent organisation. **Project members and other resources are ‘borrowed’ from multiple sections of the functional organisation**. The Project Manager (PM) tends to have limited authority and needs to involve senior management in the management of important project issues. **Project work is often viewed as having lower priority than everyday work.** ## The Projectised Structure On the other end of the spectrum, in a projectised organisation, there is only a basic permanent (functional) hierarchy, and **all work is organised and performed within temporary project organisations**. Project resources are brought together specifically for the purpose of a project and work more or less exclusively for the project. **At the end of the project, resources are either reassigned to another project or returned to a resource pool**. ## The Matrix Structure A matrix organisation is a **blended organisational structure**. Additional **temporary project organisations are created alongside the functional hierarchy to achieve specific project goals and work**. The role of the Project Manager (PM) is recognised as central and key to the project’s success, and the **Project Steering Committee (PSC) typically delegates enough authority and responsibility to the Project Manager (PM) and the Business Manager (BM)** for them to manage the project and its resources. Matrix organisations can be further categorised as weak, balanced and strong matrix organisations, the difference being the level of authority and autonomy given to the project organisation. ___ Spanish Guide: [[2.3.1 Organización del Proyecto]] <-- [[2.3 Project Environment]] --> [[2.3.2 Developing Project Management Competences]] ___ ![[👉 Quick links]]