Hierarchical Communication Differences and It's Effects on Stakeholder Management 1. Introduction Largely, shareholder management is vital to the attainment or collapse of a task (Aaltonen & Kujala, 2010). Nonetheless, it is imperative for stakeholders to be identified at the commencement of the tasks by acknowledging and seeing to their requirements in addition to their anticipations; as this will promote the creation of the right conditions and act as a stimulus for the success of the undertaking (Aaltonen & Kujala, 2010). Investor management may well be accomplished via the setting up of suitable and apt communication medium which addresses the needs of shareholders. This entails offering administrators the needed data as well as getting response to guarantee a sequence between task objectives and investor prospects. As stated by Olander & Landin (2015) investor management remains one out of the many dynamics with the ability to upsurge the success level of the task (Project Management Institute, 2017). Additionally, a study carried out in the United Kingdom comprising 150 project managers drawn from eight various firms revealed that shareholders' concerns remain the leading measure for project accomplishment (Collins & Baccarini, 2004). Each single undertaking is made up of various interests, with owners of these interests referred to as project investors (Johansen, Eik-Andresen & Ekambaram, 2014). Nevertheless, for the success of a project to be guaranteed, it is crucial to recognize major investors at the commencement of the venture and design a shareholder's roster which will be operated all through the lifespan of the venture (Johansen, Eik-Andresen & Ekambaram, 2014). This roster will hold data and relevant info regarding investors and assist to prioritize them; prioritizing is essential since it is impractical to dedicate equivalent time and attention to the entire investors. The input and role of investor management in the processes and activities involved in executing projects in Africa cannot be overstated; as they envisage the notion, devise project proposals, carry out the designs, take tactical decisions, and so on. Thus, seeing to their needs and anticipations is key to the success of any project (Beringer, Jonas & Kock, 2013). Project management activities play a major part in diverse sectors and firms. Project management is advocated to be a strategic administrative element which drives novelty, transforms vision into actuality and creates value. Survival of firms in evolving markets such as Nigeria is oftentimes associated with unrestricted access to beneficial resources within the management of shareholders (Amaeshi, 2017). Investor management is a developed area of knowledge vital for management of projects. Chinyio & Olomolaiye, (2010) disclosed that awareness and information on investor management is fundamental to organizations nowadays. In spite of this, investor management remains effectual once there is actual communication for effective team administration (Ekung, 2013c). Movement of ...