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Managing networks in project-based organisations /
"The first book demonstrating how to apply the principles of social network analysis to managing complex projects This groundbreaking book gets project managers and students up to speed on state-of-the-art applications of social network analysis (SNA) for observing, analysing, and managing comp...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken, NJ :
Wiley-Blackwell,
2017.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Title Page ; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Figures; About the Author; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 Introduction; Structure of the Book; Chapter 2 Theoretical Context ; Management Context; Project Transitions; Project Management as Practice; Systems Theory and Networks; Transient Relationships; Dyadic Contractual Relationships and Structure; Permanent and Temporary Organising; Structure and Networks; Information Classification; Nodes and Linkages; Summary; Chapter 3 Networks and Projects ; Definition; Origins and History of the Concept of Social Networks and their Analysis.
- Problems with ProjectsActor Role Classification and Ritualistic Behaviour; Routines; Are Networks a Response to Uncertainty in Projects?; Temporary Project Systems and their Replication; Beyond the 'Iron Triangle'; Why Networks?; Individuals and Firms in Networks; Problems Associated with the Use of SNA in Project Research; Summary; Chapter 4 Why Networks?; Definition; Why Choose Social Network Analysis?; Problems Associated with the Use of SNA in Project Research; Concepts and Terminology; Social Network; Actor; Ties; Validity of Linkages in Networks.
- One-Mode, Two-Mode and Multi-Mode Networks Valued Networks and Tie Strength; Actor Attributes; Dyads and Triads; Subgroup; Network Density; Actor Centrality; Point, Betweenness, Closeness or Eigenvector Centrality?; Other Issues Relating to the Relevance of Centrality as a Measure; Defining the Population for the Study; What is a Network?; Actor Characteristics; Prominent Disseminators; Gatekeeper Hoarders; Isolates; Isolated Dyads and Triads; Boundary Spanners; Bridges; Network Characteristics; Tie Strength, Valued and Directed Graphs; Some Final Thoughts.
- Software for the Analysis of NetworksConclusion; Chapter 5 Self-Organising Networks in Projects ; Introduction; What Do Project Clients Want?; Dangerous Assumptions; Implications if these Assumptions are Incorrect; Networks and Uncertainty; Does it Matter How We Conceptualise the Project?; Procurement Through Markets and Hierarchies; Project Design and Delivery Through Networks; Summary and Conclusions; Chapter 6 Game Theory and Networks ; Introduction; To Begin: Some History; What is a Game?; Key Assumptions; Benefits of Applying Game Theory to Project Networks.
- Other Considerations in Applying Game Theory to Project NetworksChoices About Actions and Co-Players ; Nash Equilibrium; Anti-Coordination Behaviour: 'Hawk-Dove' and 'Chicken' Games ; Game Theory and Information Exchange Network Formation; Game Theory and the Five Dangerous Assumptions in Projects; Summary and Conclusions; Chapter 7 Network Roles and Personality Types ; Network Roles; Prominent Disseminators; Gatekeeper Hoarders; Isolates; Isolated Dyads and Triads; Boundary Spanners; Bridges; Personality Traits; Humour and Behaviour in Networks.