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In general, the producer is not the " boss " of the people on the game development team, but the " boss " of the game.

So while a programmer may answer to a programming director, where matters of the game are involved, they answer to the producer.

Producers may issue reprimands or issue accolades, but usually the fate of the developer's employment is not in the hands of the producer.

So while they may suggest termination or promotions of certain employees, the producer normally cannot fire or promote team members single-handedly.