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Problem Structuring Approaches for the Management of Projects

Demonstrating Successful Practice

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Editors:
  1. Gary Bell

    1. University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK

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  2. Rosane Pagano

    1. Faculty of Business and Law, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK

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  3. Jon Warwick

    1. Faculty of Business, London South Bank University, London, UK

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  4. Carlos Sato

    1. University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK

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  • Connects project management, operational research and value management in order to facilitate interdisciplinary project management thought
  • Outlines the key concepts and principles of PSAs, including a chapter on reflective evaluation
  • Examines the link between different organisational types (images of the organisation), temporary organisational types (images of projects) and connectivity with various PSAs which reveal scientific philosophical issues

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
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  2. A Systemic ‘Theories of Change’ Approach for Projects and Change Initiatives in the Context of Quality Enhancement Activity in Higher Education

    • Diane Hart
    Pages 1-34

  3. Explore, Experiment, Experience: A Synthesis of Vickers’ Appreciative Learning System and Ackoff’s Problem Approach Applied in Practice

    • Christine Welch, Paul Summers
    Pages 35-62

  4. Multicriteria Mapping as a Problem Structuring Method for Project Front-Ending

    • Josie Coburn, Andy Stirling
    Pages 63-90

  5. Evaluating Understanding: Endogenous Project Evaluation Using Practice-Based Interaction Analysis (PIA)

    • Andrew Carlin, Sheena Murdoch
    Pages 91-116

  6. Delivering Better Outcomes Through Customer-Led Project Management: The Case of the Major Project BT 21st Century Network in the UK

    • Carlos Sato
    Pages 117-159

  7. Exploring the Use of Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) in Front-Ending Public-Funded Rural Bridge Construction Projects in Bangladesh

    • Shah Saadi, Gary Bell
    Pages 161-214

  8. Managing Context: Lessons from a Large-Scale Science Project

    • Stephen Little
    Pages 215-229

  9. Systemic Approach and Problem Structuring Methods in Teaching Sustainability in Project Management Courses at Manchester Metropolitan University: Some Reflections on Good Practice

    • Garry Blair, Alberto Paucar-Caceres
    Pages 231-245

  10. Using SSM in Project Management: Aligning Objectives and Outcomes in Organizational Change Projects

    • Lee Sarnoe, Alberto Paucar-Caceres, Rosane Pagano, María Castellini
    Pages 247-276

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 277-284
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About this book

Exploring the three levels of project management, this edited collection analyses the practice of problem structuring approaches (PSAs) with an aim to improve organisational adaptability and value creation. By studying these approaches, the authors present techniques for enhancing project management knowledge, informing decision-making and guiding management actions. This book is an insightful and timely read, as it addresses the need for organisations to adapt in order to tackle new challenges within today’s changing business landscape. Undoubtedly useful to those studying project management and operational research, this book is also an important read for managers and decision-makers within organisations as it identifies and examines the effective outcomes of PSAs.


Editors and Affiliations

  • University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK

    Gary Bell, Carlos Sato

  • Faculty of Business and Law, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK

    Rosane Pagano

  • Faculty of Business, London South Bank University, London, UK

    Jon Warwick

About the editors

Gary Bell is a Teaching Fellow in Project Management with Innovation and Strategy Studies at the University of Sussex, UK.

Rosane Pagano is a Principal Lecturer in the Business School of Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

Jon Warwick is Professor of Educational Development in the Mathematical Sciences at London South Bank University, UK.

Carlos Sato is a Lecturer in Management at the University of Sussex, UK.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Problem Structuring Approaches for the Management of Projects

  • Book Subtitle: Demonstrating Successful Practice

  • Editors: Gary Bell, Rosane Pagano, Jon Warwick, Carlos Sato

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93263-7

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Business and Management, Business and Management (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2019

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-93262-0Published: 03 September 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-06624-6Published: 21 December 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-93263-7Published: 20 August 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXI, 284

  • Number of Illustrations: 35 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Project Management, Operations Research/Decision Theory, Organization, Business Strategy/Leadership

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