Regarding project management organizational structure, it is used to determine the hierarchy and authority of people involved in a specific project. The structure defines each team members function and the reporting lines on a chart for team members to reference during a project . There are three primary types of project management structures: functional, matrix, and projectized .
On the other hand, the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) organizes project phases according to their life cycle, starting with Project Initiation and ending in Project Closure. The five-phase model outlined in the PMBOK Guide includes Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Monitoring & Control, and Project Closure . Each phase of the project management life cycle consists of a specific project objective or objectives and defines results, deliverables, processes, and milestones. Management by project life cycle phase gives the project team a common vocabulary to communicate project progress, resulting in better organizational control over the projects they handle .