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Can behavioural decision theory provide the microfoundations of project organizing?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: • Behavioural Decision Theory cannot provide an adequate basis for theory in project organizing research. • This is because the underlying experimental research relies upon there being a known correct answer to the decision problem set. • Projects are inherently future-orientated and there can be no objective knowledge about the future because it has not happened yet. • We need to move to theory of project organizing founded in action rather than behaviour.

Source: International Journal of Project Management

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2025.102707

Author: Graham M. Winch

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: $3,200

OpenAlex ID: W4409537988

FWCI: 1.579

Cites: 44

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10