Project Management Research Manifesto
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What is considered a project by Shenhar and Dvir?

  • An ongoing process with no end date
  • A temporary organization set up to achieve a specified goal (correct)
  • A permanent establishment to manage tasks
  • An initiative that requires no resources

    • Which perspective construes projects as planned future outcomes?

  • Perspective that focuses on project failure
  • Interpretation that emphasizes constant project adaptation
  • Broad view of projects as processes of discovery
  • Relatively narrow view of projects as deliberate leaps (correct)

    • What does project management practice aim to achieve?

  • Reduce the role of stakeholders in project processes
  • Realize economic and social value through delivery (correct)
  • Maximize costs associated with projects
  • Ensure random and spontaneous project outcomes

    • According to the content, which entities are involved in effective project management?

    <p>Project management specialists, consultants, and support staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major investment did the Biden administration announce to address infrastructure issues?

    <p>USD 2 trillion for infrastructure repairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does managing or leading projects emphasize according to the content?

    <p>Understanding the context surrounding the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do many academics mistakenly view project management?

    <p>As merely a collection of tools and techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is said to be the nature of project management's growth over the past 20 years?

    <p>It has experienced a collective socialization in leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What interpretation of project management is described as outdated?

    <p>The perspective that project management lacks theoretical grounding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What metaphor is used to describe the process of managing or leading projects?

    <p>A long voyage of discovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of project management is highlighted as having been widely researched?

    <p>The theoretical aspects of project leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who emphasized the socialization of leadership in managing projects?

    <p>Whyte et al.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What modern misconception about project management is discussed?

    <p>It is a mere practice devoid of strategic importance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary goal of addressing grand challenges in project management?

    <p>To change project management practices to create and distribute value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the negative social and environmental impacts of certain projects?

    <p>Dark side of projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of project management has gained significance since the 2010s?

    <p>Sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a project that positively contributes to change?

    <p>Developing a vaccine for COVID-19</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'sustainability of the project' entail?

    <p>Using sustainable processes and principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What negative outcomes can arise from project planning and delivery?

    <p>Corruption and modern slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of resources is crucial for planning and delivering sustainable projects?

    <p>Economic, financial, natural, and human resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the normalization of deviance refer to in project management?

    <p>Accepting unethical behaviors as normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary focus of Brady and Davies in their 2004 paper?

    <p>Investigating exploratory and exploitative learning in project capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is explored by Drouin and Turner in their 2022 work?

    <p>The management of long-term megaprojects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of project teams is highlighted by Edmondson and Nembhard in their 2009 study?

    <p>Challenges encountered in learning processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area do Bredillet's contributions in the 2010 paper primarily address?

    <p>Critiques of traditional project management methodologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theme do Brookes et al. focus on in their analysis of project management?

    <p>The concept of stability in fluctuating project environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key element of project management did Drouin and Jugdev highlight in their 2014 paper?

    <p>The integration of project management with broader strategic management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'exploratory learning' refer to in project management contexts as described by Brady and Davies?

    <p>Gaining insights from diverse project experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In their 2018 research, what was a primary concern of Davies, Manning, and Söderlund?

    <p>The barriers to learning among adjacent disciplines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of projects in society according to the content?

    <p>To shape people, organizations, and society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the current organizational dynamic involving projects?

    <p>Project economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which educational institution established a chair focusing on megaprojects?

    <p>University College London</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what challenge do projects and operations face in the modern economy?

    <p>Collaboration and competition between projects and operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influence do projects have on education discussed in the content?

    <p>They shape executive education towards project management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do socio-technical transitions relate to projects according to the content?

    <p>Projects support and facilitate socio-technical transitions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Martin suggest about the manager's role?

    <p>It involves project work as a primary task.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of partnerships do projects often form according to the content?

    <p>Coalitions beyond single organizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Brown and Eisenhardt's work on continuous change?

    <p>Linking complexity theory and time-paced evolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author discussed top behavioral biases in project management?

    <p>Flyvbjerg, B.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a central theme in the paper by Cicmil et al. regarding project management?

    <p>Researching the actual conditions of projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What model did Einhorn et al. propose related to IT projects?

    <p>A business case model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which topic is covered by Flyvbjerg in his 2021 work?

    <p>Understanding megaprojects and their biases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of project management is the focus of Browning and Ramasesh's survey?

    <p>Activity network-based process models</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of megaprojects, what does Flyvbjerg suggest is a primary concern?

    <p>Cost overruns and time delays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of changes are emphasized in Eisenhardt and Brown's research?

    <p>Continuous change as a competitive strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Project Management Research Manifesto

    • Project management research is a mature field, studying phenomena relevant to academics, practitioners, and policymakers
    • Research is theoretically robust and practically relevant for organisational improvement
    • The authors aim to expand conversations between project management scholars and those in related fields (business and management)
    • A key goal is to tackle grand societal challenges (climate change, pandemics, poverty) through projects.
    • Projects are agents of change, driving innovation and fundamental to tackling grand challenges
    • Project management research utilizes theories from various disciplines, developing new theories specific to projects and temporary organisations
    • Projects are valuable research units, facilitating cross-disciplinary collaborations
    • The project management community welcomes diverse researchers, acknowledging the value of different perspectives, genders and backgrounds
    • Research has evolved from problem-solving to interpretative and emancipatory approaches, opening new directions for research in business management and organisational studies
    • Project management research must be more theoretically rigorous and relevant to policymakers.
    • Project management research is important in the "project society," where projects significantly influence individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.

    Two Perspectives on Projects

    • Projects are complex and multifaceted, taking various forms and meanings in different contexts
    • Projects are often seen as planned, deliberate steps towards the future, representing a structured approach
    • Alternatively, projects are dynamic processes, characterized by experimentation, and discovery in response to evolving circumstances.
    • A 'narrow' view conceptualizes projects as temporary organisations with definite goals, timelines, and resources.
    • Projects are more widely seen as fluid processes, marked by varied experiences, and outcomes, adapting and changing based on circumstances.

    Project Management Research and its Value - Five Theses

    • Thesis 1: Projects are fundamental agents of change
    • Thesis 2: Project management research leverages theories across disciplines to create new theories, relevant to projects, organisations and temporary enterprises
    • Thesis 3: Projects are constructive research units and foster cross-disciplinary collaborations.
    • Thesis 4: Project management research embraces diversity and different perspectives (gender, backgrounds)
    • Thesis 5: Project management research has evolved beyond problem-solving to include more interpretive and emancipatory approaches, encouraging new perspectives in business management and organisation studies, widening our research.

    The Future of Project Management Research - Promote Scientific Cross-fertilisation

    • Project research is beneficial for scientific advancement, requiring a commitment to cross-fertilisation amongst disciplines.
    • Project management research must acknowledge different "languages", perspectives, and methodologies between project management research communities and those from other fields.
    • Projects can be viewed as ideal for interdisciplinary research in light of their complexities and variations.
    • Project management research needs to better address grand challenges to be effectively utilized by policymakers.

    Structuring Project Management Research - Three Types

    • Type 1: Problem-solving; traditional positivist approach
    • Type 2: Interpretative; exploring "how" and "why" projects succeed or fail, including how organisations and individuals are involved and impacted by projects
    • Type 3: Emancipatory; aimed at societal change, often addressing inequality and social injustices, or critical social issues.

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    This quiz explores the key concepts of project management research as a discipline. It highlights the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration and the role of projects in addressing societal challenges like climate change and poverty. Dive into the theoretical frameworks and practical implications that shape modern project management.

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