Abstract
Several authors argue that project management is conducted with quantitative techniques that correspond to a linear cause-effect behavior; however, it should be treated with techniques that correspond to a nonlinear cause and effect behavior. This study explores the behavior of project management under a non-linear cause-effect approach using chaos theory and four project management variables: time, human resources, quality, and cost. Parkinson's law and chaos theory are used; mathematical equations are formulated to explain nonlinear cause-effect behavior in project management. The study was conducted considering the experience of management in mining projects. The mathematical model found can be used by academics to deepen the analysis of the reasons for the complexity of project management. Also, this study is useful for managers in making decisions to calculate the expected duration of the project.
Highlights
Abstract. -Several authors argue that project management is conducted with quantitative techniques that correspond to a linear cause-effect behavior; it should be treated with techniques that correspond to a nonlinear cause and effect behavior
This study explores the behavior of project management under a non-linear cause-effect approach using chaos theory and four project management variables: time, human resources, quality, and cost
En cuanto a la teoría del caos y su relación con la gestión de proyectos, Singh and Singh [26] indica que, debido al dinamismo del proyecto y su dependencia con las condiciones iniciales, la teoría del caos es la más adecuada para explicar el comportamiento dinámico no lineal del proyecto
Summary
Abstract. -Several authors argue that project management is conducted with quantitative techniques that correspond to a linear cause-effect behavior; it should be treated with techniques that correspond to a nonlinear cause and effect behavior. Debido a que la gestión de proyectos sigue un patrón altamente dinámico, utilizaremos la teoría del caos para buscar una explicación del comportamiento del equipo (recurso humano) y las variables relevantes (tiempo, costo y calidad) las cuales fueron establecidas tempranamente por Atkinson [27]; Hazebroucq and Badot [28] y Westerveld [29].
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