Title :
A two dimensional construct model for the classification of technical projects
Author :
Shenhar, Aaron J.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Manage., Tel-Aviv Univ., Israel
Abstract :
Project management contingencies of various engineering projects are explored by means of a field study of 24 cases. The purpose of the present study is to classify projects according to the managerial procedures that are employed during their execution. A combination of quantitative and qualitative methods was selected as the best way to arrive at an encompassing view of project management. The author suggests a 2-D construct model to distinguish technical projects. The dimension of technological uncertainty at the project´s initiation and the dimension of the project´s scope are included. Technological uncertainty includes four types of projects: low-tech, medium-tech, high-tech, and super-high-tech. The project scope includes five levels: component, subsystem, system, platform, and an array of systems
Keywords :
project management; 2-D; project management; qualitative methods; technical projects classification; technological uncertainty; two dimensional construct model; Contingency management; Contracts; Engineering management; Government; Paper technology; Project management; Roads; Technological innovation; Technology management; Uncertainty;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering Management Conference, 1992. Managing in a Global Environment., 1992 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Eatontown, NJ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0854-9
DOI :
10.1109/IEMC.1992.225241
