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Abdel-Fattah, A (2013) Dynamic site layout planning model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary.
Chenger, D T (2012) Executive level capital project decision making: Rational or rationale?, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Condon, E J (2006) The project game: Strategic estimating on major projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Dehghan, R (2012) A new model, algorithm and computer tool to optimize overlapping of design activities in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary.
Hewage, K N (2007) Construction productivity improvement by worker motivation and it based communication, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Hossain, L (2010) An optimization model for the dynamic multi-project environment in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Lozon, J P (2008) Evaluating value improving practices for large scale projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Marques, C P (2004) Selected issues in business and contractual relationships in private construction projects in Canada/China deals, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary.
Moussa, M A E-F M (2013) Unified simulation methodology and project risk assessment framework, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Nada, D (2013) Project approval decisions: Exploring success factors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: project team; investment; project manager; interview
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/1515780919
- Abstract:
Little research has explored the critical point where a project is created: the sanctioning of the money to invest. This research is an exploratory investigation into this key point in the evolution of a project. Specifically, it focuses on the context within which the investment decision is made. This research investigated the interaction between the decision makers, the executives, and the project management (PM) groups from just before the decision is made to just after the project team gets its mandate. The qualitative investigation considered expert opinion that was solicited from two groups: executives and project managers. Modified Delphi surveys and semistructured interviews were used. The findings of this thesis show that there is a disconnection between the decisions made at the executive level, and their interpretation by those who deliver the project. The context in which both groups communicate and share information is split into two distinct worlds when justifying fund approvals and delivering projects. One that is politically correct and visible, and a pragmatic one that is needed to get the job done –generally kept invisible. Key discoveries included identifying seven key factors that influence the success of a project investment decision, identification of a critical disconnect between the decision makers and the project implementers resulting from a number of factors that culminate in key observation and recommendation. The observation is that missing critical information is not transferred from one group to the other because it appears to be 'so obvious' to that group that it does not occur to the group to share it and because it is sufficiently opaque – or of little interest – to the other group that they do not require this important information. Both groups should work on bridging this disconnect. Value creation should be a reflective focus under a common understanding of the business and project intent and setting minimum expectation for the quality of the information shared and communicated. One possible part of a solution is creating a new and more diverse career path that exposes executives to their realities of project management and project managers to the world of executive decision-making.
Seel, K C (2004) “Boom and bust” cycles in power plant construction: A simulation study of the temporal and geographical aspects of the Alberta competitive electrical industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary.
Siriwardana, C S A (2016) An integrated framework for worker planning and supervision in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Sodade, B A A (2011) Project management complexities in municipal projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary.
Tolani, O V (2013) An examination of risk perceptions and allocation preferences in public-private partnerships in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Weerasinghe, U G D (2012) Development of a framework to assess sustainability of building projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Weshah, N A (2015) Developing an interface management (IM) model for construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Wickramaratne, S (2010) Design and analysis of tsunami warning and evacuation systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Willoughby, K A (1999) Modelling assistance for project procurement and disposal decisions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Wimalasena, B A D S (2011) A planning tool for construction waste management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Zaghloul, R S (2005) Risk allocation in contracts: How to improve the process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary.