Aritua, B, Smith, NJ and Bower, D (2009) Construction client multi-projects - A complex adaptive systems perspective. International Journal of Project Management, 27 (1). pp. 72-79. ISSN 0263-7863
Abstract
Most projects exist as part of a multi-project environment. The management of multiple projects presents challenges that are fundamentally different from single project management. Recent theoretical developments in the philosophy of complexity theory provide a basis for gaining insight into the proposition that multi-project management is neither an extension nor a scaled up version of single project management. Genuine multi-project environments exhibit the characteristics of complex adaptive systems which offer novel approaches for the project manager. (c) 2008 Elsevier Ltd and IPMA. All rights reserved.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | Elsevier.com |
Keywords: | Multi-projects; Programmes; Portfolios; Complexity; Management |
Dates: |
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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) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Ms Caroline Wilson |
Date Deposited: | 24 Apr 2009 12:56 |
Last Modified: | 20 Jun 2021 08:37 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2008.02.005 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.ijproman.2008.02.005 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:8524 |