Governance of Projects and Project Contractual Relations - by Przemyslaw Lech (Hardcover)

About the Book

Unlock the future of project governance. This book develops a metatheory for managing complex projects across diverse contractual settings, drawing on strategy, organizational theory, and economics. An essential resource for scholars and project owners navigating today's project-driven economy.

Book Synopsis

In today's project-driven economy, organizations navigate increasingly complex contractual arrangements that go beyond traditional project management. This book presents a comprehensive metatheory of project governance, integrating insights from organizational science, strategic management, and economics. It examines a wide range of project setups, from internal initiatives to interfirm collaborations, and provides a robust framework for governing contractual relationships from the project owner's perspective. Designed for scholars, executives, and decision-makers, it offers practical tools to handle risk, responsibility, and control across diverse project environments. Essential reading for anyone shaping the future of projects, innovation, and organizational transformation in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

About the Author

Przemyslaw Lech, PhD, University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Management, is a Professor at that University. His areas of interest include Project Governance and Management, Knowledge Management, Knowledge-Intensive Organisations and Projects, and Enterprise Systems. He has worked as a senior consultant and project manager in more than twenty projects, including IT strategy formulation and ERP systems implementations. He is the author of more than forty papers and two books on Management Information Systems.