Decision-making on mega-projects cost-benefit analysis, planning and innovation / edited by Hugo Priemus, Bent Flyvbjerg, Bert van Wee. [electronic resource] :
edited by Hugo Priemus, Bent Flyvbjerg, Bert van Wee.
- Cheltenham, U.K. ; Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar, 2008.
- 1 online resource (x, 342 p.) : ill., maps.
- Transport economics, management and policy .
- Transport economics, management and policy. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 2. Management characteristics and cost-benefit analysis -- pt. 2. Planning and decision-making-- pt. 3. Innovation, competition and institutions.
This book enlarges the understanding of decision-making on mega-projects and suggest recommendations for a more effective, efficient and democratic approach. Authors from different scientific disciplines address various aspects of the decision-making process, such as management characteristics and cost-benefit analysis, planning and innovation and competition and institutions. The subject matter is highly diverse, but certain questions remain at the forefront. For example, how do we deal with protracted preparation processes, how do we tackle risks and uncertainties, and how can we best divide the risks and responsibilities among the private and public players throughout the different phases of the project?
9781848440173 (e-book)
2007038610
Project management--Decision making.
Decision making.
Economic development projects.
Electronic books.
HD69.P75 / D433 2008
658.4/03
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 2. Management characteristics and cost-benefit analysis -- pt. 2. Planning and decision-making-- pt. 3. Innovation, competition and institutions.
This book enlarges the understanding of decision-making on mega-projects and suggest recommendations for a more effective, efficient and democratic approach. Authors from different scientific disciplines address various aspects of the decision-making process, such as management characteristics and cost-benefit analysis, planning and innovation and competition and institutions. The subject matter is highly diverse, but certain questions remain at the forefront. For example, how do we deal with protracted preparation processes, how do we tackle risks and uncertainties, and how can we best divide the risks and responsibilities among the private and public players throughout the different phases of the project?
9781848440173 (e-book)
2007038610
Project management--Decision making.
Decision making.
Economic development projects.
Electronic books.
HD69.P75 / D433 2008
658.4/03