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APMP Section 3
Project organisation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Enterprise project management office | An organisation that is responsible for the governance infrastructure of P3 management. |
| Infrastructure | Provides support for projects, programmes and portfolios, and is the focal point for the development and maintenance of P3 management within an organisation. |
| Sponsorship | An important senior management role. This role is accountable for ensuring that the work is governed effectively and delivers the objectives that meet identified needs. |
| Board | A body that provides sponsorship to a project, programme or portfolio. It represents financial, provider and user interests. |
| Host organisation | The organisation that provides the strategic direction of the project, programme or portfolio and will be the primary recipient of the benefits. |
| Organisation | The management structure applicable to the project, programme or portfolio and the organisational environment in which it operates. |
| Responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) | A diagram or chart showing assigned responsibilities for elements of work. It is created by combining the work breakdown structure with the organisational breakdown structure. |
| Balanced matrix | An organisational matrix where functions and projects have the same priority. |
| Organisational breakdown structure (OBS) | A hierarchical way in which the organisation may be divided into management levels and groups, for planning and control purposes. |
| Functional organisation | In this organisational structure maximum authority is provided to the functional / line managers. |
| Project organisation | In this organisational structure maximum authority is provided to the project manager. |