When project outcomes matter: Organizational integration in managing long-term target benefits

IF 7.4 1区管理学 Q1 MANAGEMENT

International Journal of Project Management Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI:10.1016/j.ijproman.2024.102648

Tom Olsson , Karlos Artto , Alexandra Hauhia , Santeri Kivinen

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Abstract

We build on the research on managing long-term benefits by focusing on the management of outcomes during project execution through the theoretical lens of organizational integration research. Our research question is as follows: How can organizations arrange integration among organizational levels, functions, and projects to ensure the effective development of project outcomes and long-term target benefits? To address this question, we conducted a single case study with the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) and four defense system projects as embedded cases. Our study provides new knowledge on project benefits management in three distinct areas: the integration mechanisms connecting projects, executives, and functions throughout project execution; effective information processing mechanisms for managing the development of outcomes; and the rhythmic initiation of new projects based on improved knowledge from ongoing projects. Based on our findings, we develop a model that covers project-to-organization, organization-to-project, and project-to-project interactions.

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当项目成果很重要时：管理长期目标效益的组织整合

我们在长期效益管理研究的基础上，通过组织整合研究的理论视角，重点关注项目执行过程中的成果管理。我们的研究问题如下：组织如何安排组织层级、职能和项目之间的整合，以确保项目成果和长期目标效益的有效发展？为了解决这个问题，我们以芬兰国防军（FDF）和四个国防系统项目为嵌入案例，开展了一项单一案例研究。我们的研究在三个不同的领域为项目效益管理提供了新的知识：在整个项目执行过程中连接项目、执行人员和职能部门的整合机制；管理成果发展的有效信息处理机制；以及基于从正在进行的项目中改进的知识有节奏地启动新项目。根据我们的研究结果，我们建立了一个模型，涵盖了项目与组织、组织与项目以及项目与项目之间的互动。

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International Journal of Project Management MANAGEMENT-

CiteScore

12.30

自引率

26.20%

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审稿时长

59 days

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Project Management is recognized as a premier publication in the field of project management and organization studies. Our main objective is to contribute to the advancement of project management and project organizing through the publication of groundbreaking research. We are dedicated to presenting fresh insights and new knowledge in various domains, including project management, program management, portfolio management, project-oriented organizations, project networks, and project-oriented societies. We actively encourage submissions that explore project management and organizing from the perspectives of organizational behavior, strategy, supply chain management, technology, change management, innovation, and sustainability. By publishing high-quality research articles and reviews, we strive to revolutionize the academic landscape and propel the field of project management forward. We invite researchers, scholars, and practitioners to contribute to our journal and be a part of the progressive development in this exciting field.