Who is responsible for the following activities in a project?

1. Achieving a unity of control over project activities

2. Having an authority to control project matters and disburse funds form the budget

3. Having no actual line of authority over workers

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  1. Project Expeditor
  2. Project Coordinator
  3. Matrix Manager
  4. Project Manager

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Option 2 : Project Coordinator
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Explanation:

  • The main responsibility of a project coordinator is to ensure the project is running smoothly, on time and to budget.
  • A Project Coordinator carries the responsibility of partially managing the project under the supervision of other managers.
  • A Project Coordinator is usually given some sort of limited authority to make decision. He has the financial powers but lacks in authority over the workers.
  • Duties typically include planning certain parts of the project, monitoring its progress, coordinating meetings and overseeing members of the project team.
  • For larger projects, the Project Manager may have some Project Coordinators reporting to them.
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