Search for dissertations about: "Project Methods"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 1325 swedish dissertations containing the words Project Methods.
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1. Project management ontology : the organizational learning perspective
Abstract : In a recent interview with the Financial Times, the chief executive of Royal Dutch Shell, Mr. Jeroen van der Veer, said he “keeps faith in ‘elephant’ projects” referring to the Russian gas mega-project that Shell had fallen eight months behind schedule with and had cost overruns twice the original estimate. Mr. READ MORE
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2. A structural genomics pilot project : methods and applications
Abstract : With the availability of many completely sequenced genomes, scientific research has shifted from genes to the products of the genes, the proteins. Structural genomics groups have been established worldwide, with the objective of determining protein structures on a genome-wide scale. READ MORE
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3. Doing IT project alignment : Adapting the Delta model using design science
Abstract : Despite the perceived importance of IT, a majority of IT projects fail to deliver what was actually ordered (!). One main reason for failure is IT project management’s inability to adapt and react to a dynamic and changing project environment, instead, projects are run as if it is possible to predict all project variables before project start. READ MORE
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4. Comparing Procurement Methods in Road Construction Projects : Influence on Uncertainty, Interaction and Knowledge
Abstract : The construction sector is often considered to show a number of limitations regarding efficiency and effectiveness, conclusions normally drawn irrespective of project procurement method used, and despite the common assumption that differences among approaches exist regarding these aspects. The study investigates differences and similarities among procurement methods using a longitudinal multi-case study based on two comparatively large infrastructure projects: a traditional so-called design-bid-build project and an unconventional so-called design-build-maintain project. READ MORE
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5. Handling severe uncertainty in strategic project appraisal : Methods and applications of context analysis
Abstract : The long-term success or failure of a strategic project is largely shaped by its context. Therefore, the assessment of the external factors influencing the fulfilment of project long-term goals is vital for the effective project appraisal and planning. READ MORE