The space world gives a lot of faith to "heritage" hardware and methodsif it worked before, it would work again. But, unfortunately, that idea may need a refresh.

Software people are kind of strange, over in the corner, and viewed as a service," Leuders said. "But as we know nowadays, your system is very integrated. Your software capability drives the capability of the overall design.

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Use the Internet to find at least three organizations that:

• Have a published organization chart
• Employ project management

Please review the information to determine the relative merits of its associated structure. Upon completing your review, provide an analysis of your findings and briefly describe each organization and what you decided regarding the excellence of its design. Then complete the following: Select which organization structure you prefer, provide your supporting rationale, and cite sources.

• Use this as a guide to identify the roles and responsibilities of project team members with the organization you selected.
• If you cannot find sufficient detail, provide what you think would be appropriate for a project run within your selected company. Use the outline in the text as a guide to the relevant party.