Question

The main purpose of the project management office should be to serve as __________.

a. the central location for all clerical support

b. the critical disaster recovery support

c. a link between strategic management and project management

d. maintenance for the project management library

Answer 1

The answer is c.

A project management office (PMO) is nothing but group of offices that focus on creating standard that help the organization to effectively practice project management.

There are three types of PMOs. They are: -

• Supportive PMO - They provide support in the form of expertise, best practices, template, access to information, etc. This is effective in the organization where the control system in not stringent and additional control is not necessary. This helps in effectively manage the project in these type of organizations.
• Controlling PMO - This is effective in the organization where proper control is required in activities, processes, procedures, etc. Controlling PMO not only provide support but also ensure the support is used effectively.
• Directive PMO - This type not only controls the project but also provide project management experience and resources to the organization so that the project is managed effectively. Each project managers report to the directive PMO which maintain consistency across all levels.