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Olsson, Nils. „Project Flexibility in Large Engineering Projects“. Doctoral thesis, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Civil and Transport Engineering, 2006. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:no:ntnu:diva-1932.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleTraditionally, projects tend to strive for increased predictability by managing details and attempting to bring all variables under control. However, experience shows that the chance of realising a plan without major amendments decreases with an increasing time horizon, which points to a need for flexible projects. A number of scholars argue that flexibility is necessary to face changes and uncertainty in the business environment. On the other hand, flexible projects are generally not described as desirable in project management literature. These conflicting approaches to flexibility have justified an analysis of the dynamics related to project flexibility, both from a theoretical and an empirical perspective. Such an analysis is presented in this thesis,based on analyses of large engineering projects in Norway. Most of the projects are governmental investments.
This thesis aims at structuring knowledge on project flexibility. Two types of results have emerged; the first related to how to analyse project flexibility, and the second related to how to manage flexible projects. Based on studies of different parts of the life cycle of projects, the research provides indications as to how flexibility can be addressed in the front-end phase of large public investments. A framework for analysing project flexibility is also proposed.
Chapter 1 discusses flexibility in a project management perspective, and raises key research questions. The research presented in this thesis addresses the dynamics between utilising benefits from flexible approaches and avoiding drawbacks. Being flexible is characterised by a capability to adapt to new, different or changing requirements.
Flexibility is used in a rather wide sense in the thesis, but is always related to the managing effects of uncertainty. Project flexibility includes adjustments and preparations in response to both internal and contextual uncertainty, such as for example, scope change management, iterative decision process and adjustments related to uncertain funding. Chapter 1 ends with two key research questions related to how to analyse and manage project flexibility.
Chapter 2 presents the research design. The thesis is based on nine papers. These papers are summarised in part one of the thesis. Three main data sources have been used, along with complementary information. First, project evaluations and summaries of 18 Norwegian investment projects have been analysed. Second, this research has benefited from access to an established database for major governmental investments, including results from 48 front-end assessments of large governmental projects. Third, a wider range of data has been collected in a multi-case study of four Norwegian railway projects.
The research is based on an inductive-deductive approach, using a combination of qualitative and quantitative information. Validity and reliability associated with the data used in this thesis are not sufficient to provide solid answers, taken in isolation. As is common in project management research, the small samples in the studies generally do not support statistical analysis of the data, particularly when subgroups of the material are subject to analysis. However, the research has taken previous studies of related issues into account.The results presented in the thesis support many of the findings from other studies, but also indicate some nuances to common understanding of project flexibility. Further research is needed to clarify to what extent these indications are of a general nature or project-specific.
Chapter 3 discusses project flexibility in different project phases. A distinction is made between three project phases: front-end, planning and execution. Both this thesis and previous research point to a flexible front-end phase as the least controversial aspect of project flexibility. Low flexibility after the front-end phase increases the likelihood of projects being completed on time, within budget and according to specifications. Some models and measures of project flexibility in a time perspective are also presented in this chapter.
Chapter 4 analyses project flexibility from a stakeholder perspective. Project stakeholders are actively involved in a project, or their interests may be positively or negatively affected by the project. Project flexibility is perceived differently by different stakeholders. Flexibility for one project stakeholder can be another stakeholder’s risk.
An analysis of flexibility in stakeholder perspective called for a distinction between internal and external project flexibility. Project internal flexibility relates to flexibility within defined scope – how requirements are to be met. External flexibility refers to adjustments of project scope – what requirements are to be met. Project internal flexibility appears to be particularly desirable to project managers and contractors. Project external flexibility is more likely to be looked upon favourably by users and project owners. Incentives open to stakeholders affect their approaches to project flexibility. In general, flexible projects have a value for stakeholders which benefit from adjustments and come at a cost for those who have to adapt.
Chapter 5 highlights the relevance of efficiency and effectiveness when discussing flexible projects. In general, efficiency is related to producing direct project outputs, often measured in terms of cost, time and quality. Effectiveness is related to added value for owners and users. The case in favour of flexibility emphasises the possibility to increase a project’s effectiveness. The case against project flexibility highlights the negative effects on efficiency due to changes and the possibilities for frustration due to lack of decisions and commitments.
Analyses presented in this thesis indicate challenges in materialising the expected benefits of flexible projects. On the other hand, the expected decrease in efficiency in flexible projects has been frequently observed throughout the analysis. Chapter 5 also addresses redundancy as an enabler for project flexibility. Redundancy is created when more resources than strictly necessary are available. The logic behind redundancy is that a project with redundant resources will be efficient because it can be executed as planned, compared to a project with no redundancy that turns out to be error-prone in reality.
Chapter 6 discusses flexibility related to modularity, flexible decision processes and flexible final products. Flexibility in the decision process means that decisions and commitments in projects are made sequentially over phases. Flexibility in the product is achieved when the final product that a project is to produce is prepared for alternative use. There are indications that flexible projects utilise both flexible products and flexible decision processes, rather than emphasising one of these dimensions at the expense of the other. When analysing flexibility in decision processes, there was a need to make a distinction between planned and actual approaches to flexibility. Actual approaches turn out to be different from planned ones.
Modularity can be an enabler for flexible project management. On a macro level, modularity means that projects are divided into independent sub-units. Decision makers can then make incremental commitments to each sub-unit at a time. In the studied projects, macro modularisation was associated with cost control but also with lower benefit realisation than planned. On a micro level, modularisation means a decomposition of a product into modules with specified interfaces. Such modularisation can reduce the ‘knock-on’ effects of design changes.
Chapter 7 summarises a framework for analysing project flexibility and indicates guidelines for managing flexible projects. The framework for analysis consists of project flexibility categorisations, perspectives of analysis, and flexibility drivers and enablers. Approaches for the management of project flexibility are also suggested in Chapter 7. Successful strategies for project flexibility either aim at avoiding flexibility or at enabling projects to be flexible. Projects can avoid adjustments or live with them. One key to successful flexibility management in projects lies in the transition from an initial open-minded environment to the subsequent focused phases. Based on the results in the thesis, an attempt is made to list approaches to project flexibility management.
Even though the results are based on studies of only a few projects, there are indications that the drawbacks of flexible projects are largest when projects do not prepare for future adjustments. This notion is consistent with previous works on flexibility, which highlight that flexible decisions require a structural framework of strategies and guidelines. The suggested approaches and categorisations related to project flexibility are intended as an input to such a structural framework.
Paper I and II reprinted with kind permission of Elsevier, sciencedirect.com
Frazier, David E. „Requirement elicitation of large web projects“. [Johnson City, Tenn. : East Tennessee State University], 2004. http://etd-submit.etsu.edu/etd/theses/available/etd-1109104-113450/unrestricted/FrazierD112304f.pdf.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleTitle from electronic submission form. ETSU ETD database URN: etd-1109104-113450 Includes bibliographical references. Also available via Internet at the UMI web site.
SANTOS, PAULO IVSON NETTO. „INFORMATION VISUALIZATION FOR MANAGING LARGE-SCALE ENGINEERING PROJECTS“. PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO, 2018. http://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/Busca_etds.php?strSecao=resultado&nrSeq=34199@1.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleCONSELHO NACIONAL DE DESENVOLVIMENTO CIENTÍFICO E TECNOLÓGICO
Grandes projetos de engenharia como prédios e infraestrutura urbana demandam milhões em investimentos e estreita colaboração entre equipes de especialistas ao longo de vários anos de projeto, construção e operação. Para vencer estes desafios, a indústria de Arquitetura, Engenharia e Construção (AEC) está ativamente desenvolvimento métodos e ferramentas baseadas na Modelagem da Informação da Construção (BIM). BIM promove o uso de modelos CAD 3D como uma base de dados centralizada para todas as características físicas e funcionais de uma instalação e suas informações associadas de projeto e ciclo de vida. A complexidade inerente de um modelo BIM oferece um desafio crítico de visualização: como melhor apresentar informações relevantes necessárias para diferentes análises de engenharia? Este trabalho contribui para responder esta questão através de uma abordagem teórica e prática. A tese primeiro apresenta uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre o estado atual de visualização de informação (VIS) em pesquisas BIM. A revisão analisa em detalhe as visualizações adotadas em diversos casos de uso ao longo das fases do ciclo de vida de um projeto de engenharia. Baseado nesses resultados, a tese descreve a especificação e avaliação de um novo sistema 4D para planejamento da construção que supere várias limitações de trabalhos anteriores. Colaboradores de engenharia utilizaram o software para revisar os planos reais de construção de uma planta industrial de Óleo e Gás. As ferramentas de visualização desenvolvidas tornaram evidente incertezas no cronograma, conflitos de espaço de trabalho e outros problemas de construtibilidade. A tese contribui para pesquisas em BIM com importantes recomendações de visualização e também contribui para pesquisas de VIS ao trazer à tona desafios interessantes em um domínio de engenharia cada vez mais relevante.
Large-scale engineering projects such as buildings and city infrastructure require millions in investments and tight coordination between expert teams across several years of design, construction, and operation. To tackle these challenges, the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry is actively developing methods and tools based on Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM promotes the use of 3D CAD models as a centralized database for all physical and functional characteristics of a facility and its related project/life-cycle information. The inherent complexity of a BIM model offers a critical visualization challenge: how to best display relevant information required by different engineering analyses? This work contributes to answering this question through both theoretical and practical approaches. The thesis first presents a systematic literature review on the current state of information visualization (VIS) in BIM research. The review analyzes in detail currently employed visualizations in diverse use cases across an engineering projects life cycle. Based on these findings, the thesis describes the design and evaluation of a novel 4D construction planning system that overcomes many limitations of previous work. Engineering collaborators used the software to review the real-world construction plans of an Oil and Gas industrial plant. The developed visualizations made evident schedule uncertainties, workspace conflicts and other constructability issues. The thesis contributes to BIM research with important visualization guidelines and also contributes to VIS research by raising awareness to interesting challenges in a increasingly relevant engineering domain.
Karasu, T. (Taha). „Integration mechanisms in large Turkish and Finnish projects“. Master's thesis, University of Oulu, 2018. http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:oulu-201805301955.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleMohd, Yunus Mohd Zulkifli. „Geospatial data management throughout large area civil engineering projects“. Thesis, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1997. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.360241.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleFineman, Milijana. „Improved risk analysis for large projects : Bayesian networks approach“. Thesis, Queen Mary, University of London, 2010. http://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/1300.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleKang, Jihun 1971. „Valuing flexibilities in large-scale real estate development projects“. Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/26739.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleThis electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 147-150).
This thesis aims to develop a set of strategic tools for real estate development projects. The conventional tools such as the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method fail to incorporate dynamics of real estate development processes. As a result, their application to real world situation is quite limited. Two methods are introduced to deal with this inadequacy of the DCF method. Decision Tree Analysis (DTA) employs a management science approach to analyze flexibilities and corresponding strategies from management decision making perspective. Real Options Analysis (ROA) aims to apply theories of valuing financial derivatives to real assets and it allows investors to quantitatively analyze flexibilities. Each technique has advantages and shortcomings and should only be used for appropriate situations. DTA is suited for analyses of project specific risks that are not directly related to the overall market. ROA is a superior tool when risks are originated from the uncertainties of markets. Applying both tools in practice requires rather simplified assumptions, and it is crucial to understand them to make the analyses meaningful. The thesis finds that incorporating flexibilities in decision making into an analysis is especially important for large-scale and multi-phase projects. The DCF method treats the later phase projects as if they are fully committed at the present time. This assumption of full commitment is rarely the case in the real world practice, and as a result, the DCF method systematically undervalues future phases in multi-phase projects. The case study of New Songdo City reveals that the value of flexibility is a critical factor for the analyses of large scale projects, especially when there is a lot of market uncertainties involved. Based on the conventional DCF method, New Songdo City has a hugely negative NPV and should not be pursued. However, the ROA and the DTA approaches show that it has a potential for creating enormous value by incorporating flexibilities of the project.
by Jihun Kang.
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Staudenmayer, Nancy A. (Nancy Ann). „Managing multiple interdependencies in large scale software development projects“. Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/10357.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleMagnusson, Evelina, und Moa Westlund. „Measuring Performance in Large Scale Agile Software Development Projects“. Thesis, KTH, Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM), 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-300388.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleDen ökade användningen och behovet av mjukvara har utmanat traditionell projektledning, speciellt för hårdvaruorganisationer som är vana att kunna förlita sig på den linjära utvecklingen av ett projek. Utvecklingen av projekt som inkluderar inbyggda system med otaliga beroenden är nästan omöjliga att förutsäga. Litteratur visar att mjukvaruutvecklingsprojekt har problem att nå de ursprungliga målen för budget, tid och omfattning. Detta upptäcks för sent på grund av otillräckliga metoder för att mäta framsteg i projekt. Detta examensarbete genomfördes som en fallstudie på Saab, aktiv inom försvar- och säkerhetssektorn. Syftet med denna avhandling har varit att utvärdera hur projektledning för stora agila mjukvaruutvecklingsprojekt kontinuerligt kan följa utvecklingen för att möta de ursprungliga kundavtalen som är fastställda i tid, budget och omfattning. Denna kvalitativa undersökningsstudie genomfördes med semistrukturerade intervjuer och fokusgrupp intervjuer på företaget Saab, benchmarking intervjuer med ytterligare två företag och en omfattande litteraturstudie. För att utvärdera hur en metod för utvärdering av projektstatus ska utformas för att i tid ange om projektmålen inte kommer att uppnås, undersöktes utmaningarna med mjukvaruutveckling och därifrån har möjliga mätvärden och metoder för att mildra eller upptäcka dessa problem utvärderats. Några av de upptäckta problemen verkar överlappa flera industrier medan andra verkar vara mer specifika för just militär- och försvarsindustrin. En branschspecifik utmaning är säkerhetsaspekten som är oundviklig och kräver mycket dokumentation som stannar upp utvecklingsaktiviteterna. Andra upptäckta utmaningar var svårigheter att förstå krav som leder till felaktiga uppskattningar och arbete i fel riktning, oupptäckta beroenden som leder till mycket omarbetning och väntande på ytterligare delar, otillräckliga testmiljöer som leder till sen feedback och håller upp utvecklingen. Stora skillnader i de metoder som idag tillämpas från projektledning i dessa projekt var synligt under projektet, vilket indikerar på att det idag inte finns någon accepteras bästa metod i uppföjlning. Från analys av samlad empirisk data samt befintlig litteratur utvecklades ett förslag på hur en metod för uppföljning av stora agila mjukvaruprojekt skulle kunna se ut. Design på föreslagen modell skulle möjliggöra flexibilitet och kontroll samt förmedla ett helhetsperpektiv. Eftersom Saab avser att introducera Earned Value Management i sina mjukvaruprojekt kompletterades denna metod med COMOD, TRL, IRL och SRL för att få dessa tre egenskaper. Öppenhet och synlighet för både produkt och process visar sig också vara nyckeln till framgång i projektutveckling, vilket är möjligt med ytterligare mått för att öka synligheten i projektet.
Jalkenäs, Frida. „Evaluation tool for large scale onshore wind power projects“. Thesis, KTH, Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM), 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-264261.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleSverige har som mål att ha 100% förnyelsebar elproduktion till 2040. För att nå detta mål är vindkraft en av de viktigaste källorna till energiproduktion och måste därmed expandera de kommande åren. Att hitta ett bra projektområde och fullfölja ett projekt är en process som tar flera år och kan i många fall vara svårt att uppnå. Av alla svenska projekt som ansökte om tillstånd mellan 2015 och 2018, fick 76% avslag. Med inriktningen att bidra till ett fossilfritt Sverige är Pöyry en aktör inom industrin som vill hjälpa Sverige att nå detta mål. Företaget har lång erfarenhet av vindkraftsutveckling och har nu efterfrågat en metod som kan utvärdera och jämföra svenska vindkraftsprojekt i alla dess olika stadier med syfte att identifiera de bästa projekten att jobba vidare med. Syftet med detta examensarbete är därmed att undersöka faktorer som är kritiska för projektutvecklingen, identifiera de största kostnaderna samt skapa ett verktyg som utvärderar projekt utifrån flertalet faktorer. För ett erhålla kunskap om utveckling av vindkraftsprojekt utförs en litteraturstudie, varpå projektdata från 2016 och framåt samlas in för att få en uppdaterad bild med värdefull information och siffror från realiserade projekt. Därefter utförs en analys med syfte att hitta de faktorer som har störst påverkan, negativ som positiv, på utveckling och uppbyggnad av vindkraftsprojekt. Därpå identifieras de största utgifterna i ett projekt och en förenklad men realistisk beräkningsmodell skapas för att uppskatta dessa. Slutligen utvecklas ett verktyg i Excel som utvärderar projekt, hittar risker samt uppskattar kostnader och energiproduktion, vars syfte är att hjälpa projektörer att jämföra projekt och därmed hitta det mest kostnadseffektiva och hållbara alternativet.
Schuchmann, Roberta. „A framework for unlocking large-scale urban regeneration projects“. Thesis, Curtin University, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/75246.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleMurphey, A. D. „An investment framework for information technology projects in medium sized organisations“. Thesis, University of Salford, 1996. http://usir.salford.ac.uk/14835/.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleSajjad, Umar, und Muhammad Qaisar Hanif. „Issues and Challenges of Requirement Elicitation in Large Web Projects“. Thesis, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, Sektionen för datavetenskap och kommunikation, 2010. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:bth-3216.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleUmar Sajjad Charhoi, Kotli, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan Muhammad Qaisar Hanif Bhimber, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Tomaszewski, Piotr. „Software development productivity : evaluation and improvement for large industrial projects /“. Karlskrona : Blekinge Institute of Technology, 2006. http://www.bth.se/fou/Forskinfo.nsf/Sok/e09f2cffbbff3787c12571ca004b1232!OpenDocument.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleThomopoulos, Nikolaos. „Incorporating equity in the appraisal of large transport infrastructure projects“. Thesis, University of Leeds, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.535129.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleChan, Wah-chan, und 陳華燦. „Financial appraisal of computer projects in a large nonprofit organization“. Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1988. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31263999.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleFLORES, EVANDRO OLIVEIRA DAS. „AN ANALYSIS OF PRACTICES IN APPLYING SCRUM ON LARGE PROJECTS“. PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO, 2012. http://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/Busca_etds.php?strSecao=resultado&nrSeq=19944@1.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleIn today s writings, there are many examples of using Scrum in small teams and projects, leaving a knowledge gap about the possibility of applying Scrum in big teams and large projects. This work aims at presenting case studies in known companies where Scrum has been applied in large projects, emphasizing the roadblocks found throughout the process, and the solutions adopted, highlighting the practices that lead the projects to success.
Alem, Mohammad. „Event-based risk management of large scale information technology projects“. Thesis, De Montfort University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/2086/11392.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleMcNally, Kevin. „Uncertainty in financial models of large and complex government projects“. Thesis, University of Sheffield, 2006. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/14890/.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleXu, Dafeng. „A critical evaluation of risk on large scale logistics projects“. Thesis, University of Pretoria, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/75244.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleThesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2020.
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Al-Khouri, Ali Mohammed S. M. „Strategic and large scale government IT projects management : innovation report“. Thesis, University of Warwick, 2007. http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/1106/.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleHusni, Mohammed Hamza. „A multiperiod optimization model to schedule large-scale petroleum development projects“. [College Station, Tex. : Texas A&M University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-3218.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleNilsson, Johannes, und Mattias Wramsmyr. „Objective eyes in large IT-projects : Making sense of the expertise“. Thesis, Jönköping University, Jönköping International Business School, 2006. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-519.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleIntroduction: Over half of the Swedish IT-projects get delayed and more expensive than budgeted. Large corporations and governmental institutions stand before the process of investigating in new IT-systems in intervals of three to five years. In order to decrease the cost, an external consultant with large experience in IT-purchases could be used by the customers. These consultants does today work solely for the customers, helping them to find the best solution. We want to see if an external consultant instead could act as an inde-pendent moderator between the supplier and customer in the IT-systems lifecycle.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze problems and possible solutions related to the involvement of third party consultants in larger IT-projects. In particular, we will investigate when and where in the project cycle it could be beneficial to use an independent moderator.
Method: We have conducted semi-structured interviews with six organizations to get an understanding about consultants in IT-projects. Four of the interviewed were IT-managers at organizations were large IT-systems are bought and implemented. Then, two of the in-terviewed represented the supplier companies that sell large IT-systems.
Frame of reference: Transaction cost theory and agency theory has been used. Transac-tion cost theory is a theory on whether you should conduct the service internally or purchase it from external firms. Agency theory describes problems in the relationship between a principal and an agent. The agent has a diversified interest towards the principal. In our case, the agent is a consultant.
Conclusion: The implementation phase benefits from using an external moderator who monitors what the customer needs, and then in a continuous interval measures if the project is aligning towards the stated goal. This can lower the failure of information and identify problem areas early and thereby prevent costly adjustments later in the project. An in-dependent moderator with a high degree of routine and specific knowledge could enhance communication, create a better fit of the implemented system and foresee opportunistic advices from suppliers. In the pre-study phase there are benefits for the customer with evaluating the need, stating specific demands and define a clear goal.
Feng, Wen Ph D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. „Strategic management for large engineering projects : the stakeholder value network approach“. Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/80983.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleCataloged from PDF version of thesis.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 280-302).
A critical element of the challenges and opportunities for today's large engineering projects are associated with the multi-type and networked relationships between these projects and their various stakeholders. This dissertation advances a multidisciplinary approach-Stakeholder Value Network (SVN) analysis-as a unique lens to examine, understand, model, and manage these stakeholder relationships. The SVN approach, based on the Social Exchange Theory (SET), unifies both social and economic relationships into a common framework, under which all the stakeholder relationships are formed by the use of subjective utility analysis and the comparison of alternatives. Next, restricted and generalized exchanges are identified as two basic patterns for stakeholders to exchange both tangible and intangible value, and from this, the missing links between relationship types and exchange patterns are also discovered. In the end, the network implications, such as stakeholder importance or salience, are inferred as the outcome of both value exchanges and the structural properties of the network consisting of stakeholders and their exchange relationships. According to the above theoretically grounded assumptions, a four-step methodological framework (viz., Mapping, Quantifying, Searching, and Analyzing) is developed for the SVN analysis. As part of this development, a network utility model is built to quantify the value delivered to the focal organization (viz., the large engineering projects) through the channel of generalized exchanges. Meanwhile, the benefits from as well as a feasible way for the integration of stakeholders and strategic issues are explored under the SVN framework. In addition, for the purpose of reducing the egocentric bias associated with the pre-selection of a focal organization, the four-step framework is further developed to interpret the implications of the SVN from the perspective of the whole network. The computational challenges arising from this new development are met by the construction of a dedicated mathematical tool for the SVN analysis, namely, the Dependency Structure Matrix (DSM) modeling platform. Corresponding to the two-stage development of the methodological framework, two large real-world engineering projects are studied respectively: The first one, Project Phoenix, is a retrospective case and applies the SVN analysis from the focal organization perspective. Based on this case study, the descriptive accuracy of the SVN analysis is validated, through a comparison of important stakeholders derived from Mangers' Mental Model, the "Hub-and-Spoke" Model, and the SVN Model. Specifically, it is found that Managers' Mental Model is similar to the "Hub-and-Spoke" Model, and both models miss the Public Media and the Local Governments as important stakeholders at the beginning of the project. On the contrary, even with only prior information, the SVN Model identifies the importance of these two stakeholders by capturing the impacts of indirect stakeholder relationships as generalized exchanges. The reasons why generalized exchanges matter for today's large engineering projects are further examined from psychological, sociological, economic, and managerial aspects. The second one, China's Energy Conservation Campaign, is a prospective case and applies the SVN analysis from the whole network perspective. In this case study, five basic principles are first proposed for modeling the intraorganizational hierarchies of large and important stakeholders, and then these principles are tested as an effective means to manage the structural complexity of the SVN in the modeling process. During this process, the instrumental power of the SVN analysis is demonstrated. The SVN approach becomes complete with the above theory, methodology, tool, and meaningful findings from two representative case studies. At the end of this dissertation, two conceptual innovations are conceived to bridge the gap between the SVN analysis and systems architecting, and the theoretical, methodological, as well as empirical directions of future research on the SVN approach are also discussed.
by Wen Feng.
Ph.D.in Technology, Management, and Policy
Park, Moonseo 1967. „Dynamic planning and control methodology for large-scale concurrent construction projects“. Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/8622.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleIncludes bibliographical references (leaves 182-185).
Concurrent construction has been widely used for modem construction projects, as a method to shorten time-to-market. Concurrent construction, however, requires a careful and systematic approach to its planning and management, since it also has greater potential to impact the construction process than the traditional more serial method. These industrial trends and challenges in concurrent construction, together with increased understanding of dynamics and complexities of construction, have increased the demand for a more efficient planning and control method. In this context, the simulation-based scheduling method that has the potential to more effectively deal with the dynamic state of construction processes has currently emerged as an alternative to the network-based method. However, despite its potential advantages over the network-based method, very few of the existing simulation tools have overcome their practical limitations and have proven their applicability to real construction processes. As an effort to address some of these challenging issues, this thesis presents Dynamic Planning and Control Methodology (DPM) that has been developed to help prepare a more robust construction plan against uncertainties and to provide policy guidelines for the planning and control of a construction project, taking into consideration the context in which the project is being developed. The use of DPM would be especially beneficial for construction projects performed concurrently and involving higher complexity and uncertainties, ensuring that those projects can be delivered in time without driving up costs.
by Moonseo Park.
Ph.D.
Costa, Daniel Alencar da. „Understanding the delivery delay of addressed issues in large software projects“. PROGRAMA DE P?S-GRADUA??O EM SISTEMAS E COMPUTA??O, 2017. https://repositorio.ufrn.br/jspui/handle/123456789/22685.
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The timely delivery of addressed software issues (i.e., bug fixes, enhancements, and new features) is what drives software development. Previous research has investigated what impacts the time to triage and address (or fix) issues. Nevertheless, even though an issue is addressed, i.e., a solution is coded and tested, such an issue may still suffer delay before being delivered to end users. Such delays are frustrating, since end users care most about when an addressed issue is available in the software system (i.e, released). In this matter, there is a lack of empirical studies that investigate why addressed issues take longer to be delivered compared to other issues. In this thesis, we perform empirical studies to understand which factors are associated with the delayed delivery of addressed issues. In our studies, we find that 34% to 98% of the addressed issues of the ArgoUML, Eclipse and Firefox projects have their integration delayed by at least one release. Our explanatory models achieve ROC areas above 0.74 when explaining delivery delay.We also find that the workload of integrators and the moment at which an issue is addressed are the factors with the strongest association with delivery delay.We also investigate the impact of rapid release cycles on the delivery delay of addressed issues. Interestingly, we find that rapid release cycles of Firefox are not related to faster delivery of addressed issues. Indeed, although rapid release cycles address issues faster than traditional ones, such addressed issues take longer to be delivered.Moreover, we find that rapid releases deliver addressed issues more consistently than traditional ones. Finally, we survey 37 developers of the ArgoUML, Eclipse, and Firefox projects to understand why delivery delays occur. We find that the allure of delivering addressed issues more quickly to users is the most recurrent motivator of switching to a rapid release cycle.Moreover, the possibility of improving the flexibility and quality of addressed issues is another advantage that are perceived by our participants. Additionally, the perceived reasons for the delivery delay of addressed issues are related to decision making, team collaboration, and risk management activities. Moreover, delivery delay likely leads to user/developer frustration according to our participants. Our thesis is the first work to study such an important topic in modern software development. Our studies highlight the complexity of delivering issues in a timely fashion (for instance, simply switching to a rapid release cycle is not a silver bullet that would guarantee the quicker delivery of addressed issues).
Alkhorayef, Abdulrahman Nasser M. „Improving decision making on large scale investment projects : a psychological perspective“. Thesis, University of Leeds, 2014. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/8767/.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleOyugi, Ogweno Donald C. „Optimum life of production assets in short and medium term timber harvesting projects“. Thesis, University of British Columbia, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/28295.
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Thomas, Andrew. „Manufacturing systems development of technology implementation projects in small to medium manufacturing enterprises“. Thesis, Leeds Beckett University, 2001. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.340556.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleAl-Rumikhani, Yousef A. „Modelling and measuring the performance of medium and large irrigation sprinklers“. Thesis, Cranfield University, 1994. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.289798.
Der volle Inhalt der QuellePoli, Emiliano. „Challenges in the simulation of large scale, medium exposed, inorganic nanotubes“. Thesis, University of Liverpool, 2015. http://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/2002402/.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleBosich, Daniele. „Medium Voltage DC integrated power systems for large all electric ships“. Doctoral thesis, Università degli studi di Padova, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11577/3423756.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleLa distribuzione in media tensione continua (Medium Voltage Direct Current, MVDC) rappresenta una tecnologia promettente per i sistemi elettrici navali del futuro. A tal riguardo, negli ultimi anni, università e centri di ricerca hanno proposto soluzioni tecniche tali da raggiungere gli obiettivi propri della tecnologia MVDC: fra gli altri, risparmio di carburante, riduzione del peso/ingombro dell’impianto elettrico, riconfigurabilità a fronte di guasti e miglioramento della power quality. D’altra parte, la più grande sfida da affrontare riguarda la regolazione della tensione che deve risultare in grado di garantire il requisito fondamentale della stabilità. Relativamente a questo aspetto, una possibile instabilità si manifesta in presenza di convertitori di carico a banda elevata, modellizzabili come carichi a potenza costante (Constant Power Loads, CPLs). Tali carichi non-lineari vengono visti dal sistema come resistenze incrementali negative, le quali rappresentano la causa dell’instabilità della tensione a fronte di un disturbo (per esempio connessione di carico, disconnessione di un sistema di genenerazione). La tesi è stata realizzata presso il Laboratorio Grid Connected and Marine Electric Power Generation and Control (EPGC Lab.), presso l’Università degli Studi di Trieste. Lo scopo è quello di sviluppare strategie per il controllo della tensione in grado di risolvere la questione CPL, considerando un possibile impianto elettrico integrato (multi-convertitore) in MVDC, convenientemente progettato a partire dalla distribuzione reale MVAC di una nave da crociera. Nel sistema visto, l’instabilità di tensione può essere affrontata secondo diversi approcci, sfruttando soluzioni impiantistiche (aggiunta di filtraggio dedicato, aggiunta di energy storage) oppure soluzioni controllistiche. Il secondo approccio è quello seguito nella presente tesi: gli attuatori di tensione (convertitori DC/DC) vengono usati in questo caso per compensare l’instabilità di tensione. Quindi, da una parte (lato carico) i convertitori sono responsabili del problema dei carichi non-lineari, dall’altro (lato generatori) possono essere utilizzati per contribuire alla sua soluzione, garantendo un comportamento stabile. L’approccio stabilizzante previsto prevede l’utilizzo di diverse tecniche di controllo, analizzate nella tesi dal punto di vista teorico. A partire dalla tecnica semplice State Feedback (SF), altre due tecniche sono state studiate per il caso di sistema multi-converter, ovvero l’Active Damping (AD) e il Linearization via State Feedback (LSF). L’AD è un metodo di controllo per incrementare transitorialmente la resistenza dei filtri, in modo tale da smorzare le oscillazioni di tensione: uno dei principali vantaggi è quello relativo alla semplice ingegnerizzazione su controllori digitali, mentre lo svantaggio riguarda la limitata azione stabilizzante. Pertanto, strategie basate sull’AD devono considerarsi valide per stabilizzare sistemi non critici. D’altra parte, LSF è una tecnica molto valida per ottenere una buona cancellazione delle non-linearità dei CPL, per mezzo dell’azione di convertitori DC/DC in grado di applicare un’opportuna funzione di controllo non-lineare. A fronte di una notevole capacità nello stabilizzare sistemi critici, grande attenzione va posta nella stima della funzione di controllo: conoscenza inaccurata dei parametri o errori nei feedback ai controllori possono invalidare l’approccio LSF, causando una parziale cancellazione, quindi un sistema risultante non-lineare. Le simulazioni finali hanno lo scopo di testare le tecniche AD e LSF, implementate in strategie di controllo locale e globale: la prima strategia ha lo scopo di risolvere l’instabilità direttamente sui CPL, mentre la seconda assicura la stabilità del bus.
Abu-Samaha, Ala'M. „The age of the smart medium : development and evaluation in the electronic age“. Thesis, University of Salford, 2000. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.366013.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleChiu, Lang-Hua, und Henok Minas. „The Distinct Characteristics and Strategic Impact of Emergent Projects in Large Organizations“. Thesis, Umeå University, Umeå School of Business, 2009. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-18402.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleDespite the many researches made on emergent strategies and project portfolio management, one can hardly find studies on the link between them. It can easily be assumed that emergent strategies and market dynamics have considerable effect on the portfolio of projects in organizations and, supposedly, give rise to emergent projects. We defined emergent projects to be untypical or irregular projects for the organization which are at the borderline or even outside the mainstream of the current portfolio of projects. These types of projects impact the company’s strategy with the aim to increase the organizations competitiveness. This study will try to find out the possible distinct characteristics and strategic impact of emergent projects on large organizations so that these kinds of projects can be properly recognized for what they really are and managed effectively.
We used a semi-structured interview method to collect data from six international companies in four countries. The countries are Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, and Taiwan. Using template analysis method, we analyzed the collected data. The analysis confirmed our assumption that there is a correlation between emergent strategies and project portfolio management. Moreover, we found out some of the characteristics and strategic impacts of emergent projects. The results of the study, therefore, shows that emergent projects are kinds of strategic projects which have bigger significance and bring a higher sense of urgency to organizations than the normal projects in their portfolio. Furthermore, the study indicated that emergent projects do not need any different project management methodology than typical projects do. Nonetheless, emergent projects are characterized by rarity, disrupting routine operations, enhancing company-customer relationship, causing resource reallocation, bringing profit, demanding higher budget, opening both internal and external new opportunities, posing risk due to shorter planning phase and limited implementation time, and capturing higher attention from top management. The major result we have found out in the research about the strategic impact of emergent projects is that they have a higher potential to bring profit and new business opportunities which in total make organizations more competitive in their respective markets.
The theoretical and managerial implications of our research have a common idea that emergent projects should be recognized and categorized as strategic projects of organizations. Further studies should be carried out on how the dynamic situations of business environments and emergent strategies affect the project portfolio of organizations. Moreover, it is worth researching on how the idea of emergent projects are dealt in the studies of strategic project management and project categorization both in the academic and practitioners world. Overall, the study has brought the linkage between emergent strategies and project portfolio management into light through the discussion on emergent projects.
Maliqi, Fitore. „Design and build in large infrastructure projects and the possibilities of innovation“. Thesis, KTH, Fastigheter och byggande, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-125046.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleSchulz, Christopher [Verfasser]. „A detailed process model for large scale data migration projects / Christopher Schulz“. München : Verlag Dr. Hut, 2013. http://d-nb.info/1036345637/34.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleASSALIM, LUCIANO. „CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT AS A TOOL FOR ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING IN LARGE ENGINEERING PROJECTS“. PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DO RIO DE JANEIRO, 2010. http://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/Busca_etds.php?strSecao=resultado&nrSeq=17539@1.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleO objetivo da dissertação é analisar em que medida a avaliação da conformidade de projetos de engenharia de grandes empreendimentos, conduzidos segundo regime epecista, pode ser utilizada como ferramenta de aprendizagem organizacional pelas entidades envolvidas. No contexto organizacional em que a pesquisa se insere, os objetos de análise são os projetos de três terminais aquaviários a serem operados pela Transpetro: (i) Pecém – Tecem (CE); (ii) Barra do Riacho (ES); e (iii) Ilha Comprida (RJ) e a unidade principal é a Unidade de Implementação de Empreendimentos para Transpetro (IETR) da Petrobras. A metodologia compreende: (i) pesquisa bibliográfica e documental sobre os temas centrais; (ii) seleção do tipo de caso e delimitação das unidades de caso; (iii) proposição do modelo conceitual; (iv) elaboração do estudo de caso; (v) formulação das conclusões do caso e recomendações para as entidades envolvidas. Destacam-se como resultados da pesquisa: (i) a indicação dos documentos críticos nas fases FEED e executiva dos respectivos projetos; (ii) o mapeamento dos principais erros oriundos da incompatibilização entre as disciplinas envolvidas ou decorrentes do não atendimento a requisitos de normas e regulamentos técnicos aplicáveis; e (iii) a proposição de recomendações para as entidades envolvidas. Como conclusão, a pesquisa indica que o modelo conceitual proposto mostrou-se adequado para os fins a que se destina, constituindo um importante instrumento de gestão que poderá ser disseminado em outros contextos organizacionais de avaliação da conformidade de projetos de engenharia.
The objective of this dissertation is to analyze to what extent the conformity assessment of engineering projects in large buildings, conducted according EPC regime, can be used as a tool for organizational learning by the entities involved (contractor, business EPC; subcontractors and certification). In the organizational context in which the research takes place, the objects of analysis are the projects of three waterway terminals of the Transpetro: (i) Pecém - Tecém (CE); (ii) Barra do Riacho (ES); and (iii) Ilha Comprida (RJ) and the main unit is the Unit Implementation of Projects for Transpetro (IETR) from Petrobras. The method comprises: (i) bibliographic and documentary research on the central themes, (ii) selecting the type of case and delimitation of the unit case, (iii) propose of a conceptual model, (iv) preparation of case study, (v) formulation of conclusions and recommendations of the case to entities involved. Stand as the search results: (i) an indication of critical documents in phases FEED and executive of the respective projects, (ii) the mapping of the principal errors that come from the incompatibility between the disciplines involved or arising from the unmet requirements of applicable standards and technical regulations; (iii) to propose recommendations for the entities involved. In conclusion, the research shows that the suggested model was adequate for the purposes for which it is intended, constituting an important management tool and learning that could be disseminated in other organizational contexts of conformity assessment of engineering projects.
Hiller, Bradley Todd. „Sustainability dynamics of large-scale integrated ecosystem rehabilitation and poverty reduction projects“. Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2013. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.607686.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleTamaki, Tadatsugu 1965. „Effect of delivery systems on collaborative negotiations for large scale infrastructure projects“. Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/9502.
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In large-scale projects, collaboration is an essential key for the success of projects. Since different participants from different organizations try to work together in projects, competitive stresses exist in their relationships and as a result, disputes or conflicts may inevitably occur. Pena-Mora and Wang (1998) have developed a preliminary collaborative negotiation methodology for facilitating/mediating the negotiation process of conflicts. In order for that collaborative negotiation methodology to be more detailed for its implementation, it needs to account for the effect of project structure and delivery method on the negotiation processes in large-scale projects. Because contracts define the temporary formal and informal relationships among the different parties in a project and subsequently, they define the framework of the negotiations of conflicts within that project, different delivery systems may be more or less effective in terms of conflict resolution. In this research, to study the effect of delivery system on negotiation of conflicts, first, several different project structures and delivery systems are studied in order to identify participants' roles, responsibilities, and relationships. Second, potential conflicts in relationships among project participants are examined to show that each delivery system has typical or pattern behavior that may affect the interrelationship among groups on negotiations. These patterns or characteristics of the groups and their relationship make possible to evaluate quantitatively and qualitatively the advantage or disadvantage of each delivery system in terms of conflict avoidance or dispute resolution. Then, indexes of negotiation effectiveness for each delivery system are developed in order to quantify the advantage of implementing the collaborative negotiation methodology in a large-scale project within a particular delivery system.
by Tadatsugu Tamaki.
S.M.
ENFEI, LIU. „Risk Factors of Software Development Projects in Chinese IT Small and Medium Sized Enterprises“. Thesis, KTH, Tillämpad maskinteknik (KTH Södertälje), 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-170353.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleAarseth, Wenche. „An empirical study of organizational cooperation in large traditional and global projects execution“. Doctoral thesis, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Institutt for produksjons- og kvalitetsteknikk, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:no:ntnu:diva-16279.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleSamarbeidskraft er kritisk for å gjennomføre prosjekter For å lykkes med gjennomføringen av prosjekter er god samhandling og kommunikasjon mellom de ulike aktørene avgjørende. Dette øker effektiviteten og kvaliteten i prosjektene. Motsatt, kan dårlig samhandling og kommunikasjon bety store kostnader, og i verste fall føre til at gode prosjekter stopper opp eller må skrinlegges. Det gjelder både dårlig samhandling og samhandlingsutfordringer internt mellom selskaper i prosjekter, og utfordringer knyttet til samhandling med de eksterne omgivelsene. Samarbeidskraft er et nytt begrep, som brukes for å beskrive potensialet i god samhandling og kommunikasjon. Gjennom studier av prosjekter både nasjonalt og globalt er det klare fellestrekk i prosjektene. Dårlig samarbeidskraft og manglende forståelse for hvem du bør spille på lag med kan oppsummeres som den viktigste mangelvaren. Konkurransekraft er et mye brukt begrep, men i gjennomføringen av store prosjekter kan vi nesten snakke om det motsatte, nemlig samarbeidskraft. Samhandling og kommunikasjon på tvers av organisasjoner er svært krevende. Det gjelder internt i prosjektet mellom virksomheter, men også samhandling med de eksterne omgivelsene, der gode prosjekter rett og slett havarerer fordi aktørene ikke får dette til. Myndighetskontakt avgjørende i globale prosjekter I prosjekter innenlands er det mest utfordrende å få til kommunikasjon mellom samarbeidsaktørene internt i prosjektene, der en ser klare trekk til at aktørene heller konkurrerer enn å samarbeide. Det kan for eksempel dreie seg om samspillet mellom leverandør og bruker, og mellom driftsteam og prosjektteam. I globale prosjekter er det samhandlingen med de eksterne aktørene som er mest krevende. Å bygge relasjoner med lokale myndigheter, lovgivere og andre premissgivere i det aktuelle landet er kritisk for å gjennomføre prosjektet. For å gjennomføre prosjekter er det altså ikke nok å ha kompetanse på prosjektstyring og risiko. Prosjektene må også bemannes med det som i denne avhandlingen kalles relasjonell kompetanse (RQ).
Abelein, Ulrike [Verfasser], und Barbara [Akademischer Betreuer] Paech. „User-Developer Communication in Large-Scale IT Projects / Ulrike Abelein ; Betreuer: Barbara Paech“. Heidelberg : Universitätsbibliothek Heidelberg, 2015. http://d-nb.info/118039643X/34.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleNunez, Jose Luis. „DEVELOPMENT OF A KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT MODEL IN LARGE-SCALE INTERNATIONAL SPACE SCIENCE PROJECTS“. Doctoral diss., University of Central Florida, 2005. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/2873.
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Drews, Franziska. „Designing meta-organisations : an empirical study of boundary setting in large infrastructure projects“. Thesis, University of Manchester, 2018. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/designing-metaorganisations-an-empirical-study-of-boundary-setting-in-large-infrastructure-projects(b0237252-8f61-45da-9b4f-9a7f1bf42c17).html.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleLee, Sang Hyun 1973. „Dynamic quality and change management for large scale concurrent design and construction projects“. Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/85383.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleMcKenna, Nicholas A. (Nicholas Alan). „The micro-foundations of alignment among sponsors and contractors on large engineering projects“. Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/37966.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleIncludes bibliographical references (p. 216-230).
Large engineering projects design, engineer and construct much of the world's energy, transportation and defense infrastructure. These large scale engineering endeavors are highly visible, have long lasting impacts and are of major economic significance. Yet despite their importance they frequently suffer from cost overruns and long delays and deliver systems with operational shortcomings. A contributing factor to the challenge of large projects is that the project enterprise is created by separate firms being brought together by the project sponsor, typically via formal contracts. Success requires multiple firms with hundreds (possibly thousands) of engineers working together to efficiently create complex product systems within an environment of high uncertainty. In an attempt to improve project outcomes, sponsors often endeavor to create "alignment" between themselves and their key contractors. In practice, alignment has proved difficult to create and to sustain. This research explores the policies and actions taken by firms that give rise to alignment. The large engineering projects studied for this research were offshore oil and gas field developments. grounded theory method, supplemented by formal dynamic model building, was used to investigate the causal mechanisms that support, or inhibit, the generation of alignment. The research revealed that alignment is founded on the collective understanding of the project, incorporating the firm's separate interests, and inter-firm trust. Furthermore the two antecedents of alignment act together to form a self-enforcing alignment mechanism. Six factors (system architecture, organizational design, contract design, risk, metrics and incentives) were identified that establish the inter-firm interactions through which collective understanding and inter-firm trust are created. These findings are organized into a framework that guides policy selection with a view to enabling the generation, and sustainment, of alignment.
(cont.) A grounded theory method, supplemented by formal dynamic model building, was used to investigate the causal mechanisms that support, or inhibit, the generation of alignment. The research revealed that alignment is founded on the collective understanding of the project, incorporating the firm's separate interests, and inter-firm trust. Furthermore the two antecedents of alignment act together to form a self-enforcing alignment mechanism. Six factors (system architecture, organizational design, contract design, risk, metrics and incentives) were identified that establish the inter-firm interactions through which collective understanding and inter-firm trust are created. These findings are organized into a framework that guides policy selection with a view to enabling the generation, and sustainment, of alignment.
by Nicholas McKenna.
Ph.D.
Karapidakis, Sofoklis 1971. „Systems and project management : organizational structure and lessons learned in large scale projects“. Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/84237.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleHughes, Jeffrey S. „Comparison of Large Scale Renewable Energy Projects for the United States Air Force“. Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/35282.
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Lukowski, Jan Hendrik [Verfasser]. „Impact of Large-scale Construction Projects on Real Estate Markets / Jan Hendrik Lukowski“. Berlin : epubli, 2019. http://d-nb.info/1202658059/34.
Der volle Inhalt der QuelleLam, Chi-tak Ian, und 林子德. „A critical review of sanitary provisions in medium to large shopping malls“. Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2012. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B48341927.
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