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Improving performance in project-based management: synthesizing strategic theories
Cullen, Karessa; Parker, David W. - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 64 (2015) 5, pp. 608-624
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore benefits and issues of integrating the theory of constraints (TOC …), resource-based view (RBV) and resource-dependence theory (RDT) with conventional project-based management frameworks. Design …/implications – While TOC, RBV and RDT are well established in the context of organization theory, there is limited application in project …
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Project management concepts, methods and application
Bryde, David James - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 23 (2003) 7, pp. 775-793
This paper reports the findings of an empirical study of project management (PM) practice and of attitudes and opinions of people involved in projects in UK organisations, to determine the extent to which PM has evolved into being broader in its concepts, methods and application than...
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Effective Decision-Making in Project Based Environments: A Reflection of Best Practices
Galli, Brian J. - In: International Journal of Applied Industrial Engineering … 5 (2018) 1, pp. 50-62
Effective decision-making requires economic analysis to be beneficial in a project environment. Producing effective economic decisions is based on various factors and methods, including payback period (PBP), internal rate of return (IRR), and net present value (NPV). Once projects are...
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Overlaying Human Resources Principles to the Goal: A Research Note
Galli, Brian J. - In: International Journal of Applied Logistics (IJAL) 8 (2018) 1, pp. 20-34
Cox promote the theory of constraints to improve productivity and profitability in an organization, as will be discussed …
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Project Management Maturity Models: An Overview of the Common Models and a Proposed Uniform Model
Galli, Brian J. - In: International Journal of Applied Logistics (IJAL) 8 (2018) 2, pp. 19-38
In today's highly dynamic and rapidly changing business landscape, project constraints are continuously increasing regarding cost, time, level of customer satisfaction, and return on investment. Project-related issues are also increasing due to increased complexity, increased number of...
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Effectively Using Systems Thinking in New Product Development (NPD)
Galli, Brian J. - In: International Journal of Applied Logistics (IJAL) 8 (2018) 2, pp. 69-85
new product development. The study reveals some of the challenges associated with implementing the systems theory in new …
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Critical Success Factors for the Implementation of Business Intelligence Systems
Eder, Florian; Koch, Stefan - In: International Journal of Business Intelligence Research … 9 (2018) 2, pp. 27-46
This article focuses on critical success factors during the implementation of a business intelligence system. The existing literature was reviewed, and critical success factors were extracted. Subsequently, the critical success factors that occur in practice were collected through qualitative...
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Investments in E-Government: A Benefit Management Case Study
Fernandes, Teresa Matos; Gomes, Jorge; Romão, Mário - In: International Journal of Electronic Government Research … 13 (2017) 3, pp. 1-17
The expenses in Information Systems and Information Technology (IS/IT) represent a substantial share in organizations' budgets. However, IS/IT investment projects seem to continue to show reduced success rates. The Benefits Management (BM) has gained relevance as a way, not only, to understand...
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The Impact of ERP Alignment on Logistics Costs: A Work System Theoretical Approach
Muscatello, Joseph R.; Parente, Diane H.; Swinarski, Matthew - In: International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems … 12 (2016) 3, pp. 1-17
ERP implementations have been studied on many dimensions; however, little work has been done linking logistics costs and ERP implementation factors. Taking a Work System Theoretical perspective, this paper examines the alignment success factors necessary to improve logistics cost. The authors...
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ISOPM: Framework for IT/IS Outsourcing Project Management
Varajão, João; Fraga, Maria da Glória; Oliveira, … - In: International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems … 13 (2017) 2, pp. 1-21
Information Systems (IS) and Information Technologies (IT) are fundamental elements for the competitiveness of organizations. Thus, an efficient development of IT/IS projects is a key factor for business success. Nowadays companies are increasingly outsourcing their activities, including the...
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