Project Managers’ Perspectives on the Complexity of Construction Megaproject in Indonesia: A Multicase Study

Damayanti, Retno; Hartono, Budi; Wijaya, Andi Rahadiyan

doi:10.1109/emr.2021.3063812

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“…However, this foreign expert involvement should be used as an opportunity for technology transfer (positive). 125 If complexity is seen as a challenge, 174 this condition could be anticipated with a planned contract system for construction organization to include the knowledge transfer as a point of a clause in the partnership agreement contract. From this study result, the majority of the past research still focused on problems, difficulties, and obstacles and had not yet focused on issues that balance the positive opportunities of megaprojects. Thus, to strengthen the concept of complexity as a challenge, with numerous interrelated, nonlinear, and emergent structural and social aspects, studies focused on positive opportunities of complexity in megaprojects need to be carried out.…”

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Clarifying megaproject complexity in developing countries: A literature review and conceptual study

Damayanti

Hartono

Wijaya

2021

International Journal of Engineering Business Management

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Complexity is considered one of the hallmarks of megaproject failure; however, no common definition of complexity in the megaproject context exists in contemporary literature; particularly in developing countries. The present study explores the definitions, characteristics, and strategy to respond to the complexity of megaprojects in developing countries. An exploration of normative theories and a systematic literature review were performed to investigate the concept of complexity. This study proposes the definition of complexity as a “challenge” for entities—including project managers—in megaproject management. This definition extends to encompass both positive and negative challenges, offering a more balanced perspective on the causes of failure in addition to the sources of opportunities for innovation. We determine the aspects of megaproject complexity associated with structural and social factors of interrelatedness, nonlinearities, and emergence. This study proposes a formal definition, clarifying the characteristics of complexity and synthesizing strategy themes that respond to megaproject complexity. This resulting study provides insights for both megaproject researchers and professionals.

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Clarifying megaproject complexity in developing countries: A literature review and conceptual study

Damayanti

Hartono

Wijaya

2021

International Journal of Engineering Business Management

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“…In previous EMR publications, megaprojects management has been a focus [13], [14] and in at least one case has had implications for sustainability of fish habitats [15]. Fu et al in the final sustainability article in this section return to megaprojects and their implications for sustainability.…”

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Motivation: The Genesis for Success

Sarkis

2022

IEEE Eng. Manag. Rev.

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“…They discuss the risks from both government and private agency perspectives from an actual case study that provides a proof-of-concept. This article is related to a broad study on complexity concerns [18]. These two articles give a broader managerial compendium of insights facing public-private partnerships and their management.…”

Section: Project and Supply Chain Management Concernsmentioning

confidence: 99%