When project outcomes matter : Organizational integration in managing long-term target benefits
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International Journal of Project Management, Volume 42, issue 8, pp. 1-16
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We build on the research on managing long-term benefits by focusing on the management of outcomes during project execution through the theoretical lens of organizational integration research. Our research question is as follows: How can organizations arrange integration among organizational levels, functions, and projects to ensure the effective development of project outcomes and long-term target benefits? To address this question, we conducted a single case study with the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) and four defense system projects as embedded cases. Our study provides new knowledge on project benefits management in three distinct areas: the integration mechanisms connecting projects, executives, and functions throughout project execution; effective information processing mechanisms for managing the development of outcomes; and the rhythmic initiation of new projects based on improved knowledge from ongoing projects. Based on our findings, we develop a model that covers project-to-organization, organization-to-project, and project-to-project interactions.Description
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Olsson, T, Artto, K, Hauhia, A & Kivinen, S 2024, 'When project outcomes matter : Organizational integration in managing long-term target benefits', International Journal of Project Management, vol. 42, no. 8, 102648, pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2024.102648