According to the PMBOK® Guide, a Composite Organization (also referred to as a Hybrid Structure) is an organizational framework that involves a combination of functional, matrix, and projectized characteristics.
In a composite organization, the structure typically includes:
Functional Managers: Who manage the traditional permanent departments (e.g., HR, Engineering, Finance).
Manager of Project Managers: Often residing within a Project Management Office (PMO) or a projectized division, this role oversees a group of project managers who may be assigned to specific high-priority projects full-time, even within a functional environment.
Key Characteristics of Composite Organizations:
They allow for the coexistence of different structures to meet specific strategic needs. For example, a functional organization may create a special project team to handle a critical project, granting that team a projectized structure and a dedicated project manager while the rest of the company remains functional.
Choice A is correct because it reflects the duality of authority present in these structures, involving both departmental leaders and those who specifically oversee project management personnel.
Choice B and C are incorrect as they describe specialized " siloed " structures (Functional or Projectized), rather than the blended nature of a composite system.
Choice D is incorrect as " Technical Manager " is not a standard organizational classification used by PMI to define composite reporting structures.
