5.12. EMPLOYEE-MANAGER PROBLEMS

The two major problem areas in the project environment are the "who has what authority and responsibility" question, and the resulting conflicts associated with the individual at the project–functional interface. Almost all project problems in some way or another involve these two major areas. Other problem areas found in the project environment include:

• The pyramidal structure

• Superior–subordinate relationships

• Departmentalization

• Scalar chain of command

• Organizational chain of command

• Power and authority

• Planning goals and objectives

• Decision-making

• Reward and punishment

• Span of control