Large construction projects are inherently complex and dynamic. Many projects start with
good ideas, huge investments and great efforts. However, most of them do not achieve much …

Purpose The aim of this paper is to pursue three objectives: to assess the extent to which
theoretical concepts and corporate practice are reflecting the contract's risk management …

This article focuses on the negotiation of buyer–supplier relationships and the associated
activities that are required to maintain them. After analysing and distilling contributions from …

The continued increase in the world's population means increasing global energy demands.
According to the best estimates available, hydrocarbons will be the main contributor to meet …

With the European Union having set ambitious environmental policy targets, company
executives face mounting pressure to reach their sustainability goals. While expanding the …

This research paper identifies the instrumental role of the integrative perspective in
international procurement negotiations and evaluates how, in the specific case of BPN's …

This research sought to find out basis for delays in projects in the emerging context of
Nigeria's Niger Delta and how to ensure the deployment of functional project management …

This thesis investigates the impact of relationship-based factors in projects for project-based
organizations (PBOs) and how current performance measurement systems (PMS) capture …

This thesis integrated theories and framework in organisational behaviour and project
management disciplines and investigated how organisations can use individualised focused …

This part of the book addresses two issues: The persistent complaints in business about the
discrepancy between the immense amount of resources consumed by contracts and the …