Discuss the below:
1. At XYZ Company, there is a department that works on projects regularly and is successful in producing a quality product. At this point they are the only department that works this way. The executive leadership of XYZ would like to move the entire company to a more project oriented atmosphere. There are a number of different corporate structures - functional, dedicated team, projectized organization, and matrix that can be found in a project oriented environment. As a project consultant, what structure would you recommend to this company as they move forward and why? Use specific examples to support your answer and cite references if needed.
Your essay should be at least 500 words in length and include an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. You should also use one outside source. All sources used, including the textbook, should be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material should have accompanying citations
2. As a project manager, discuss the critical issues that affect the success of a project. Discuss the areas that you consider your strengths, and what areas would be hard for you to manage. Use specific examples to support your answer.
Your essay should be at least 500 words in length and include an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. You should also use one outside source. All sources used, including the textbook, should be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material should have accompanying citations
Source : Larson, E. W., & Gray, C. F. (2011). Project management: The managerial process (5th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw - Hill/Irwin.