One of its disadvantages is that the application of new technologies tends to suffer without strong functional groups and the opportunities for technical interchange between projects. As projects goes, those technologies that are applicable at project inception continue to be applied on a repetitive basis. Also, there is no perpetuation of technology, and the introduction of new methods and procedures is discouraged.2 Another disadvantage is that there is usually a duplication of effort, personnel, and the use of facilities and equipment between projects. Therefore, the overall operation is inefficient and the results can be quite costly.2 Moreover, it is difficult to effectively utilize personnel in the transfer from one project to another. “Good, qualified workers assigned to a project are retained by project managers for as long as possible, and the reassignment of such personnel usually requires approval from a higher level of authority, which can be quite time-consuming.”2 Also, the shifting of personnel in response to short-term needs is essentially impossible within this structure. Lastly, when he or she is assigned to a project for an extended period of time, the continuity of an individual’s career, growth potential, and opportunities for promotion are often not as good. “Project personnel are limited in terms of opportunities to be innovative relative to the application of new technologies.”2 Also, the repetitiousness of tasks sometimes results in
One of its disadvantages is that the application of new technologies tends to suffer without strong functional groups and the opportunities for technical interchange between projects. As projects goes, those technologies that are applicable at project inception continue to be applied on a repetitive basis. Also, there is no perpetuation of technology, and the introduction of new methods and procedures is discouraged.2 Another disadvantage is that there is usually a duplication of effort, personnel, and the use of facilities and equipment between projects. Therefore, the overall operation is inefficient and the results can be quite costly.2 Moreover, it is difficult to effectively utilize personnel in the transfer from one project to another. “Good, qualified workers assigned to a project are retained by project managers for as long as possible, and the reassignment of such personnel usually requires approval from a higher level of authority, which can be quite time-consuming.”2 Also, the shifting of personnel in response to short-term needs is essentially impossible within this structure. Lastly, when he or she is assigned to a project for an extended period of time, the continuity of an individual’s career, growth potential, and opportunities for promotion are often not as good. “Project personnel are limited in terms of opportunities to be innovative relative to the application of new technologies.”2 Also, the repetitiousness of tasks sometimes results in