MOD IV PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TEAM case describes just such a team where autonomy and member authorities are unclear at the outset, leading to a project that is about to be late, with lots of friction among members. The Division Manager on the other hand (John Bailey) who has demonstrated dictatorial tendencies earlier in his career... states that taking authority out of the team is not good for the overall health of the company.

These articles should help you preempt questions in your analysis and your upcoming publications on the relationship between a project team vis a vis authority.