Interesting Question on Project Expeditor

Submitted by vandana singh on Wed, 07/16/2014 - 08:27

Can anyone tell me why the answer not b but d?The explanation is given below

John was assigned to a new software development project. At the end of a change control board meeting, the project manager asks John to complete the paperwork required to make the changes. This is an example of?

a)Project Co-ordinator Position
b)Change control board Member
c)Program Management Position
d)Project Expeditor Position
Explanations:

Answer (d) Project Expeditor Position. This position is typically found in weak matrix organizations. A project expeditor does not have any authority, but they typically work as a staff assistant to the project manager. If you look at the question carefully, John is assisting the project manager in doing the required paperwork. In order to get more information about matrix organizations, please refer to Lesson number 2 of Simplilearn PMP Preparation Course.

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Thu, 07/17/2014 - 03:12

The explanation is given on why he is Project expediter. Anyone who comes out of change control meeting may not be a CCB member. Moreover PM will not ask a CCB member to do documentation , so amongst the given choice D is the best answer.

Frances Tessler

Thu, 07/24/2014 - 17:25

The hint in this statement is that John was assigned to a project and the PM directs him to fill out the paperwork. John has no authority here he is an expeditor. He would only be expediting the change through and making sure the necessary paperwork is done. This is a matrix organization and hierarchal.

Sandy10001

Thu, 07/24/2014 - 22:42

For the purpose of the exam,
a) I would stay away from a role that indicates there are 2 PMs in a project. A Coordinator would be in charge of the project in a Weak Matrix organization. Since there's already a PM, so it isn't logical there would also be a Coordinator.

b) A CCB member would advice the PM as to the best course of action, not act on the changes.

c) Use caution when you see the word PROGRAM. In the PMP exam, a Program Manager has a definite role and would not be assigned tasks by a PM.

d) The explanation provided is very clear.

I teach PMP prep classes www.pmstudy.com and these roles are thoroughly reviewed as they are definitely on the exam. You can message me if you have questions about the classes. sandra.s@PMstudy.com