Ann, a project manager, is working for a new company. On her first project, the assigned project resources do not follow her direction. She is not allowed to authorize contractors because they say she does not have the authority. Which of the following is the MOST likely explanation for what is happening?
A) Ann is new to the organization so no one trusts her
B) Ann has not developed a communications plan
C) The project team is functional
D) The project has not started

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In a functional organization, project managers have limited authority, and resources report to their functional managers, not the project manager. This explains why Ann's directions are not being followed.

Ann, a Project Manager, Is Working for a New Company