Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Integrating and transitioning the project front-end and project initiation phases in South African electrical engineering industrial projects. |
| Authors: |
Siriram, Rajenlall1 (AUTHOR) raj@alpha-concepts.com |
| Superior Title: |
International Journal of Managing Projects in Business. 2023, Vol. 16 Issue 8, p1-26. 26p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*INDUSTRIAL engineering, *SENTIMENT analysis, ELECTRICAL engineering, LITERATURE reviews, RESEARCH personnel |
| Abstract: |
Purpose: The objective of this research is to explore integration and transition activities in large industrial projects. The purpose is to (a) obtain a better understanding of the integration and transition activities between the project front-end (FE) and project initiation phases (PIPs), (b) explore what, how and when these integrations and transitions occur, and (c) explore what the integration and transition activities mean to project practitioners. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative research design methodology is followed, based on interviews using open-ended questions. An expert panel is used to provide responses to questions pertaining to the integration and transition between the project FE and PIP. The research is focused on managing large projects in the South African electrical engineering industrial projects industry. A literature review combined with empirical analysis reflects the importance of integrating and transitioning in project business. Findings: The findings provide guidance to researchers and practitioners on integration and transition mechanisms, how and when these occur. It highlights the benefits of integration and transition activities. Important lessons for researchers and practitioners are provided together with areas for future research. Originality/value: This is an interpretative analysis of expert opinion. Expert panel members are experienced at senior decision-making level, and their expertise was accessed based on experience, education and knowledge. This extensive experience is shared in this paper providing insights into their opinions, experiences, success and failures. These inputs together with the literature review provide interesting implications for both a theoretical foundation as well as practical implications for practitioners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Business Source Premier |
