CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – Question0895

For an auditor, it is very important to understand the different forms of project organization and their implication in the control of project management activities. In which of the following project organization form is management authority shared between the project manager and the department head?

A.
Influence project organization
B. Pure project organization
C. Matrix project organization
D. Forward project organization

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Explanation:
For CISA exam you should know the information below about Project Organizational Forms.
Three major forms of organizational alignment for project management within business organization are observe:
Influence project organization – The project manager has only a staff function without formal management authority. The project manager is only allowed to advise peers and team members as to which activities should be completed.
Pure project organization – The project manager has formal authority over those taking part in the project. Often this is bolstered by providing a special working area for the project team that is separated from their normal office space.
Matrix project organization – Management authority is shared between the project manager and the department head.
Request for the major project should be submitted to and prioritize by the IS steering committee. A project manager should be identified and appointed by the IS steering committee. The project manager, who need not be an IS staff member
The following were incorrect answers:
Influence project organization – The project manager has only a staff function without formal management authority. The project manager is only allowed to advise peers and team members as to which activities should be completed.
Pure project organization – The project manager has formal authority over those taking part in the project. Often this is bolstered by providing a special working area for the project team that is separated from their normal office space.
Forward project organization- Not a valid type of project organization form.
Reference:
CISA review manual 2014 Page number 148