Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Practice – Question1792

Functional managers play a vital role in ensuring project success. Since most projects operate in a matrix environment, there is shared authority between project managers and functional managers.
Functional managers tend to focus on______________


A.
Who will do the task
B. Why the project manager needs resources
C. How much time and money is available for the task
D. Why will the task be done

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation:
In a matrix environment, project resources (that is, people) come from the functional departments.
Therefore, it is the functional manager’s job to identify who will work on specific project tasks.