The level of the reporting superior for the project manager is viewed as critical because it also implies the amount of interest and emphasis that the corporation places on the project. From a practical standpoint, when a project manager reports to a senior officer of the company, the project manager then has access to an individual with the __________ to resolve inter-project conflicts.

Performance management is the process businesses use to ensure productive employee activities and results. The business tries to incentivize actions that are in line with the organization's objectives.
 

Effective performance management systems typically include the following three broad components: goal setting, performance review and a performance improvement plan.