The following paper is an exploration and analysis of the behavioral aspects of project management, as they relate to a business scenario, in which a new project manager takes over a failing project with the task of turning the project around. The project is behind schedule, over budget, and has lost team members along with morale. Areas that are explored include; the impact of organizational culture, project leadership, project team composition, and strategies for managing relationships on project teams.
Organizational Culture
The organizational culture can contribute to the negative scenario of the project being behind schedule and over budget if the culture did not fully and actively supporting the project. Organizational culture influences the selection, sponsorship, prioritization, and ultimate success of projects by setting a precedent for what the organization is motivated toward and what the culture determines is important. People support a project when......
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