Flyvbjerg, B and Turner, JR (2018) Do classics exist in megaproject management? International Journal of Project Management, 36 (2). pp. 334-341. ISSN 0263-7863
Abstract
This special issue asks, “Do classics exist in megaproject management?” We identify three types of classics: conventional, Kuhnian, and citation classics. We find that the answer to our question depends on the definition of “classic” employed. First, “citation classics” do exist in megaproject management, and they perform remarkably well when compared to the rest of the management literature. A preliminary Top Ten of citation classics is presented. Second, there is no indication that “conventional classics” exist in megaproject management, i.e., texts recognized as definitive by a majority of experts. Third, there is also no consensus as to whether “Kuhnian classics" exist, i.e., texts with paradigmatic clout. The importance of classics seems to be accepted, however, just as work to develop, discuss, and consolidate classics is seen as essential by megaproject scholars. A set of guidelines is presented for developing classics in megaproject management research.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 19 May 2020 14:18 |
Last Modified: | 19 May 2020 14:18 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.ijproman.2017.07.006 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:160851 |