Designing Project Organizations: An Expanded Process
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 112, Issue 2
Abstract
To the traditional elements of structure, expanded views of organization add means of coordination, location of decision‐making, and requirements for positions. This paper describes these expanded views of organization, illustrates significant diversity in organization structure with data from eight industrial projects, and develops a method for practical application of expanded views in the systematic design of project organization structures. The conclusions highlight the benefits of designing an organization rather than letting it evolve.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 112 • Issue 2 • June 1986
Pages: 259 - 272
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Copyright © 1986 ASCE.
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Published online: Jun 1, 1986
Published in print: Jun 1986
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