European University Institute Library

Managing and working in project society, institutional challenges of temporary organizations, Rolf A. Lundin, Niklas Arvidsson, Tim Brady, Eskil Ekstedt, Christophe Midler, Jörg Sydow

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-271) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Managing and working in project society

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Rolf A. Lundin, Niklas Arvidsson, Tim Brady, Eskil Ekstedt, Christophe Midler, Jörg Sydow

institutional challenges of temporary organizations

"In this book, leading authorities on project organizing explore the growing deployment of projects and other types of temporary organizations in business, with a focus on the challenges created by projectification. The way projects are coordinated and handled influences the success of innovation and change within organizations and is critical for strategic development in our societies, yet it is often at odds with the institutions of traditional industrial society. Drawing on both theoretical perspectives and real-world cases, this book sheds light on the transformation towards a project society and explores the effects, opportunities and conflicts it has created. As change continues, the authors make a case for renewing institutions and mindsets and provide a foundation from which to discuss societal changes for the future. This is an invaluable book for researchers and students in project management and organizational theory programs, as well as professionals involved in the management of projects"--, Provided by publisher

1. Project organizing and industrial organization: transformation dilemmas -- 2. Projectification trends and organizational archetypes -- 3. Managing in project society -- 4. Work and employment regimes in project society -- 5. Institutions and projectification -- 6. Trends and theory implications