This important and timely book provides a systematic treatment of temporary organizations--an increasingly prevalent … organizational form in which organizations work together on a joint task--for example, a movie production, a rescue operation …, development of a new product--for an ex ante limited period of time …

how projects are linked to societal development and change, the Research Handbook identifies how they can both consider …

Human Rights and Former Prime Minister of Norway (1997--2000 and 2001--2005). 'This book provides significant and important …-based reflections about gender balance in the boardroom, from Norway and beyond, help further the dialogue on this important business … get women on to corporate boards gained international momentum from its origins in Norway. Invaluable insights are gained …

This book enlarges the understanding of decision-making on mega-projects and suggest recommendations for a more … and institutions. The subject matter is highly diverse, but certain questions remain at the forefront. For example, how do …, competition and institutions …

"This cutting-edge Research Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of research on the governance of projects … approaches to the governance of projects, identifying valuable new phenomena for future study. Through diverse case studies …, chapters cover all aspects of the governance of projects, including theories of governance, governance approaches, mechanisms …

a temporal lens by focusing on the role of time and its various implications for research. When a phenomenon occurs …