The successful planning and execution of large projects relies on the flexibility of engineering-construction-procurement (EPC) firms. It is argued that the effective management of this flexibility depends on the acquisition and development of a set of core competencies. Field and archival...

Research on technological innovation shows that information asymmetries between suppliers and buyers constitute a major barrier to the successful introduction of new products. Most of this research, however, puts the burden of overcoming these asymmetries on producers of new products. In the...

This volume brings together empirical and conceptual papers that investigate the Tensions and Paradoxes in Temporary Organizing. Temporary organizing is a widespread phenomenon that continues to grow in importance, and reflects the uncertainty resulting from competition in globalized markets.