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The organisational architecture of megaprojects
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posted on 2023-06-09, 23:51 authored by Juliano Denicol, Andrew DaviesAndrew Davies, Stephen PrykeThis research explores the formation and evolution of the organisational architecture in megaprojects. We introduce the Project System Organisation (PSO) conceptual framework, which charts the architecture of megaproject organising, from intra- to inter-organisational design, and ultimately to system-level design. The PSO identifies the multiple and evolving actors across the multi-level and multi-layer megaproject system and defines four roles often used to label the client in megaprojects: owner, sponsor, client, and partner. Six megaprojects that currently represent a combined investment of more than £100 Bn have been analysed through 171 interviews in the United Kingdom: High Speed One, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, London 2012 Olympics, Crossrail, Thames Tideway Tunnel, and High Speed Two. The PSO provides a structure to design megaproject delivery models and prototype the configuration of inter-organisational relationships. We suggest designing megaprojects as dynamic production systems, decomposing and integrating the organisational boundaries of the system in the evolving architecture.
Funding
Improving Project Delivery (Project X); G2578; ESRC-ECONOMIC & SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL; ES/S009841/1
Establishing the RM Phillips Freeman Chair of Science and Technology Policy and Research; G2960; R M PHILLIPS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
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- Published
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- Accepted version
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International Journal of Project ManagementISSN
0263-7863Publisher
ElsevierExternal DOI
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4Volume
39Page range
339-350Department affiliated with
- SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications
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- Yes
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2021-05-13First Open Access (FOA) Date
2023-02-28First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2021-05-13Usage metrics
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