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An Action Theory of the Project

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The theory of the temporary organization is paradigmatic in project organizing research but has had relatively little influence in organization research more generally. We argue that this theory needs to be developed to address why projects exist in addition to what they are. We make this argument by drawing on Cyert and March’s behavioral theory of the firm in shaping organization theory and pose an action theory of the project as its dynamic complement. This theoretical advance draws on Schütz’ distinction between action and behavior to bridge the theory of the temporary organization and the behavioral theory of the firm.

Source: Project Management Journal

DOI: 10.1177/87569728241270574

Author: Graham M. Winch

Institution: University of Manchester

Language: English

Topic: Construction Project Management and Performance

Subfield: Management Science and Operations Research

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,700

OpenAlex ID: W4401770617

FWCI: 4.313

Cites: 124

Cited by: 14

Related to: 10