Decision-making on mega-projects
Subtitle: cost/benefit analysis, planning, and innovation
By: [edited by] Hugo Priemus, Bent Flyvbjerg, and Bert van Wee.
Contributors: Priemus, Hugo, 1942-; Flyvbjerg, Bent.; Wee, Bert van, 1958-
Series: Transport economics, management, and policy series
Publisher: Edward Elgar
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Cheltenham, UK; Northampton, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 342
ISBN-13: 9781845427375
Subjects: Project management -- Decision making; Decision making; Economic development projects
Description: "This book aims to enlarge the understanding of decision-making on mega-projects and suggest recommendations for a more effective, efficient and democratic approach. Authors from different scientific disciplines address various aspects of the decision-making process, such as management characteristics and cost-benefit analysis, planning and innovation and competition and institutions. The subject matter is highly diverse, but certain questions remain at the forefront. For example, how do we deal with protracted preparation processes, how do we tackle risks and uncertainties, and how can we best divide the risks and responsibilities among the private and public players throughout the different phases of the project?" "Presenting a state-of-the-art overview, based on experiences and visions of authors from Europe and North America, this unique book will be of interest to practitioners of large-scale project management, politicians, public officials and private organisations involved in mega-project decision-making. It will also appeal to researchers, consultants and students dealing with substantial engineering projects, complex systems, project management and transport infrastructure."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.