prod.reader-ui.prod.mheducation.com C + 88 G D2L M4 HOMEWORK: Responsibility Matrix - PMT110-N880: Intro to Project Mg.. Class PMT 110-N802-SU-2022 in Connect M 4.7 Responsibility Matrices E 66 of 500 > Aa In many cases, the size and scope of the project do not warrant an elaborate WBS or OBS. One tool that is widely used by project managers and task force leaders of small projects is the responsibility matrix (RM). The RM (sometimes called a linear responsibility chart) summarizes the tasks to be accomplished and who is responsible for what on a project. In its simplest form an RM consists of a chart listing all the project activities and the participants responsible for each activity. For example, Figure 4.7 illustrates an RM for a market research study. In this matrix the R is used to identify the committee member who is responsible for coordinating the efforts of other team members assigned to the task and making sure that the task is completed. The S is used to identify members of the five-person team who will support and/ or assist the individual responsible. Simple RMs like this one are useful not only for organizing and assigning responsibilities for small projects but also for subprojects of large, more complex projects. FIGURE 4.7 Responsibility Matrix for a Market Research Project Project Team Task Richard Dan Dave Linda Elizabeth Identify target customers Develop draft questionnaire Pilot-test questionnaire S Finalize questionnaire S Print questionnaire Prepare mailing labels Mail questionnaires R Receive and monitor returned questionnaires R S Input response data R Analyze results R R S Prepare draft of report Prepare final report R R = Responsible S = Supports/assists More complex RMs not only identify individual responsibilities but also clarify critical interfaces between units and individuals Page 123 that require coordination. For example, ' Figure 4.8 is an RM for a larger, more complex project to develop a new piece of automated equipment. Notice that within each cell a numeric coding scheme is used to define the nature of involvement on that specific task. Such an RM extends the WBS/OBS and provides a clear and concise method for depicting responsibility, authority, and communication channels. MacBook Pro O R