Abstract:Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to address calls from within the existing literature for a planning model that can provide both control and flexibility in dynamic environments.
Design/methodology/approach
This research adopts a two-phase grounded theory methodology. Phase I tests a hypothesis through a structured online survey. Phase II tests a new planning model through a focus group and an online survey.
Findings
This research finds that client-side project managers misapply rational planning tools … Show more
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