Embedding projects in multiple contexts - a structuration perspective

International Journal of Project Management

Volumn 26, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 30-37

  Manning, Stephan ^a  

^a DUKE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Embedding; Project organizing; Structuration theory; Temporary systems

Indexed keywords

PLANNING; SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS; TIME AND MOTION STUDY;

PROJECT ORGANIZING; STRUCTURATION THEORY; TEMPORARY SYSTEMS;

PROJECT MANAGEMENT;

ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK; PROJECT MANAGEMENT; THEORETICAL STUDY;

EID: 37849040732     PISSN: 02637863     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2007.08.012     Document Type: Article

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