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The Impacts on Interorganizational Project Coordination: A Multiple Case Study on Large Railway Projects

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Interorganizational transportation projects are increasingly difficult to manage because of a need to coordinate complex interdependencies pertaining to railway organizations with increasing levels of connectedness. In this article, the perceived dynamics of coordination mechanisms in the decision-making processes of interorganizational projects of the Dutch railway system are investigated. The results of this study suggest that the perceived effectiveness of interorganizational decision-making can be positively impacted during the pre-project phase, by emphasizing relational coordination. A reinforcing relationship between trust and mutual understanding among stakeholders by means of relational coordination mechanisms is one explored explanation.

Source: Project Management Journal

DOI: 10.1177/87569728241265927

Authors: Nina Trauernicht, Jan Braaksma, Willem Haanstra, Leo A.M. van Dongen

Institution: University of Twente

Language: English

Topic: Construction Project Management and Performance

Subfield: Management Science and Operations Research

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,700