Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Purpose: This research aims to expand stakeholder integration in the context of urban development projects. The aim is to identify key integration mechanisms and activities required for productive stakeholder collaboration. Study design/methodology/approach: The study follows theory elaboration approach and multiple-case study method. The case projects are three urban development projects located across Finland. Findings: The findings include six key integration mechanisms, their respective challenges, and conceptualization of three integration dimensions. Originality/value: The findings offer practical implications regarding stakeholder integration in complex project settings. In addition, the three-dimensions model offers a novel conceptualization of the collaboration process.
Authors: Juha-Antti Rankinen, Harri Haapasalo, Sari Hirvonen-Kantola, Mikko Holm
Institution: University of Oulu
Language: English
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405648095