This standard work from the Klagenfurt School of Group and Organizational Dynamics critically examines the possibilities and limitations of project-oriented organization and demonstrates how project management can be applied successfully. While a large part of the project literature suggests that the right tools can help avoid difficulties, the two social scientists Peter Heintel and Ewald E. Krainz clarify why challenges can still arise even when all conceivable tools are used. Project management has become a part of everyday life in business and many organizations across various societal subsystems. The establishment of projects across hierarchies aims to make organizations faster, more flexible, and more efficient. However, project management, like all change initiatives, also encounters resistance. The book is now in its 6th revised edition.