Question

what is a fundamental aspect of adaptive project management that is different from predictive project management?
○ adaptive project management is linear, while predictive takes a concurrent approach
○ adaptive project management typically has a more fixed budget than predictive project management
○ adaptive project management has a concurrent workflow, while predictive has a linear workflow
○ adaptive project management is less flexible than predictive project management
question 4
1 pts
which project management structure involves decision - making authority concentrated at the top levels of the organization, with project managers having significant control over project direction, ensuring consistency and adherence to corporate standards?
○ matrix structure
○ hierarchical structure
○ virtual structure
○ colocation structure

Explanation:

First Question (Adaptive vs Predictive Project Management)

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: Adaptive is not linear; predictive is more linear. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Adaptive budgets are more flexible, not fixed. Eliminate.
• Option 3: Adaptive uses concurrent (iterative) workflows, predictive uses linear (sequential) workflows. Correct.
• Option 4: Adaptive is more flexible than predictive. Eliminate.

• Analyze each structure:
• Matrix: Shared authority between functional and project managers. Eliminate.
• Hierarchical: Decision - making concentrated at top, project managers follow corporate standards. Matches.
• Virtual: Team is dispersed, no top - down concentration. Eliminate.
• Colocation: Team is co - located, not about decision - making hierarchy. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. Adaptive project management has a concurrent workflow, while predictive has a linear workflow (assuming the third option is labeled C; if original labels differ, adjust, but based on content, the correct option is the one stating adaptive has concurrent, predictive linear).

Question 4 (Project Management Structure)