What are the general concerns with regard to executive oversight and project priorities?

DQ1: What are the general concerns with regard to executive oversight and project priorities? What are the internal and external influences on a project?


(Only resource allowed is the following)

Textbook:
Timothy Kloppenborg, Vittal S. Anantatmula, Kathryn (Kate) Wells
ISBN-10: 1337406457 | ISBN-13: 9781337406451
Required Chapter Readings:

Chapters 14 & 15