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by Phanish Puranam, Jeffrey Pinto, Colm Lundrigan, Nuno Gil
Megaproject Organization and Performance: The Myth and Political Reality
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Title Page
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Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Introduction
Data Collection
References
Chapter 2: Megaprojects: An Evolving Hybrid Meta-Organization
Introduction
Designing Meta-Organizations
Analysis
Developing a Megaproject Meta-Organization
Megaproject Embryo: The Conception of a Meta-Organization
Megaproject Gestation: Parading, or the Hard Way
Megaproject Delivery: Relative Stability in the Core, Explosion in the Periphery
Inviting Resource-Rich Actors in the Environment to Join the Core
Discussion
The Flat, Porous Core
The Closed, Transactional Periphery
Co-Evolution of Organizational Structure and Technical Design
Evolving Toward Fit
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: The (Under) Performance of Megaprojects: A Meta-Organizational Perspective
Introduction
Meta-Organizations and Megaprojects
Analysis
Embryonic Stage: How a Megaproject Meta-Organization is Conceived
Gestation: Expanding the Megaproject Meta-Organization's Core
Delivery: Expanding and Engaging the Megaproject Meta-Organization's Periphery
Linking Organizational Evolution and Ambiguity in Performance
Discussion
The Permeable Boundaries of the Megaproject Meta-Organization's Core
The Vast but Closed Megaproject Meta-Organization's Periphery
Linking Evolution in Organizational Structure to Ambiguity in Performance
Implications for Practice
Further Research
Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Pluralism at the Megaproject Front End
Introduction
Background: Strategizing Under Pluralism
Research Design, Sample, and Methods
Analysis
The Polycentric Governance of the Project Front End
Causes of Interorganizational Disputes over Strategic Design Choices
Variance in the Use of Slack Resources
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Between a Rock and a Hard Place: A Study of Megaprojects in Developing Economies
Introduction
Background: The Planning-Implementation Overlap in Development Processes
Research Design, Sample, and Methods
Data Collection
Methods
Analysis
The Emergence of Pluralistic Developments in a Developing Economy
Improvisation Under Extreme Planning-Implementation Overlap
A Linear, Sequential Approach to Capital-Intensive Developments
Discussion
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Policy and Practice Implications
Conclusion
References
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