The Impacts on Interorganizational Project Coordination: A Multiple Case Study on Large Railway Projects

Interorganizational transportation projects are increasingly difficult to manage because of a need to coordinate complex interdependencies pertaining to railway organizations with increasing levels of connectedness. In this article, the perceived dynamics of coordination mechanisms in the decision-m...

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Published in:Project management journal 2024-08
Main Authors: Trauernicht, Nina, Braaksma, Jan, Haanstra, Willem, van Dongen, Leo A.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Interorganizational transportation projects are increasingly difficult to manage because of a need to coordinate complex interdependencies pertaining to railway organizations with increasing levels of connectedness. In this article, the perceived dynamics of coordination mechanisms in the decision-making processes of interorganizational projects of the Dutch railway system are investigated. The results of this study suggest that the perceived effectiveness of interorganizational decision-making can be positively impacted during the pre-project phase, by emphasizing relational coordination. A reinforcing relationship between trust and mutual understanding among stakeholders by means of relational coordination mechanisms is one explored explanation.
ISSN:8756-9728
1938-9507
DOI:10.1177/87569728241265927