In scenario 1, the functional line organizational structure would be the most appropriate. A group of members from our company would be selected and charged with handling of the Northwest United States horn market but they would still be headed by the manager of the company. The reason for choosing this structure is that it is requires the head of the company to oversee matters such as establishing the in a new area and therefore functional line structure would favor this situation. The problem that may arise with such a structure is difficulties in interdepartmental exchanges.
In scenario 2, the most appropriate structure would be the matrix organizational structure. This structure combines both project management structure and functional line structure. The reason for choosing the matrix structure is its ability to allow integration of different teams in a particular project. The potential problem in this structure is conflicts between members of different teams as they carry out their tasks.
Answers to Scenario 1
1. It is more likely for me to succeed as a project manager since I can control the activities that are carried out thereby ensuring maximum efficiency.
2. I would give incentive to my team by offering exclusion in some tasks for those who handle their current tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
3. I would report to head of my company.
Answers to Scenario 2
1. The project manager should be the foreman in charge of the site.
2. The most important skill for the PM is organization since the PM must organize his team well to complete all the tasks at hand.
3. In this situation, accountability is handled by the foreman in charge of this site and therefore, the laborer works and reports to the foreman.
