Assuming that saying 'Do X' is really 'Do X'. Truth is I have to fix 10 bugs before I can even set up a test case for 'X'...
Also just the general cluelessness of the state of the software.
Managers need to convince the higher-ups that the software is in good shape (because their job is on the line), meanwhile the devs know its got 1000 bugs in the ticket list plus 3000 bugs that didn't make it to the list.
Failure to explain management objectives. 'We promised company X feature Y in Z days'
Also just the general cluelessness of the state of the software.
Managers need to convince the higher-ups that the software is in good shape (because their job is on the line), meanwhile the devs know its got 1000 bugs in the ticket list plus 3000 bugs that didn't make it to the list.
Failure to explain management objectives. 'We promised company X feature Y in Z days'