Base Organization: A contracted study conducted by Grumman Aerospace Corporation for JSC in 1971 (NAS 9-10951) evaluated numerous command structures for space stations and concluded that different organizations were appropriate for different operational situations. One of the suggested conwand structures, the line item concept (figure V-C-l), seems very appropriate for application to the SPS construction base. The line item is defined as a three-level conmand team structure consisting of a first level command, a second level of managers (the major functional element leaders) and a third intermediate level of assistants providing a direct line of communication between the managers and the working level personnel (first line supervisors and team members). Command Function The station director has the on-orbit responsibility for the entire project. His managers, acting on the authority delegated to them, carry out his decisions and direct activities within their cognizant areas. Staff Function The deputy is the second in command and as the leader of the staff function is responsible for providing the director with detailed information, advice and expertise. Manager Function These second level major functional element leaders have the authority and responsibility for implementation and completion of tasks in specific areas; i.e., construction/manufacturing, operations and support. They provide indepth problem solving ability to their subordinates. Assistant Leader Functions These third level intermediate management level positions narrow the responsibilities to a specific area and exercise technical control over the workmanship in their particular discipline through working firstline supervisory team members. Communications The station director communicates directly to his command team; i.e., deputy/staff and the three managers. Managers communicate with one another and their subordinate assistants but report such communications to the director, primarily to keep him informed of progress and so he can resolve conflicts as they occur. The assistants communicate directly with their third level leaders and subordinate first line supervisors and supporting personnel. The leader/follower relationships are
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