I've been on both side of this,you have to know that managers also have a boss. It is the managers job to make whatever plan that was handed down succeed.Depend

I've been on both side of this,you have to know that managers also have a boss. It is the managers job to make whatever plan that was handed down succeed.Depending on the chain of command there may not be a (practical)way for them to push back, think contracts,time constants, lawyers etc.