Kim, S Y; Nguyen, M V and Dao, T T N (2021) Prioritizing complexity using fuzzy DANP: Case study of international development projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(4), pp. 1114-1133. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: This paper aims to propose a comprehensive framework for prioritizing complexity criteria. The framework was validated by applying in infrastructure international development (ID) project as a case study. Design/methodology/approach: A literature review highlighted the limitations of existing complexity prioritization methods. Then, a combination of the fuzzy decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) and fuzzy analytic network process (ANP) was employed as a foundation to develop a three-stage complexity prioritization framework. Focus group discussion and questionnaire surveys were used to practically test the framework in the infrastructure ID projects. Findings: The three-stage complexity prioritization framework was validated to be reliable and feasible. The findings showed ability of consultants, scope uncertainties, site compensation and clearance, communication between stakeholders, administrative procedure and project duration were the most significant complexity criteria of ID projects in the Vietnamese context. Practical implications: The framework is a robust tool that enables the researchers to grasp the interaction of complexity criteria for complexity prioritization. Later studies can apply the proposed framework, with some minor revisions, to assess the interaction of criteria in other research topics in, and beyond, project complexity. Results of the case study suggest project stakeholders focusing on complex interactions among criteria to reduce project complexity. Originality/value: This study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a comprehensive complexity prioritization framework that grasps the interrelationship of complexity criteria. For stakeholders of ID projects, the findings provide insightful perspectives to understand complexity, which can help to enhance project performance.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | complexity; danp; fuzzy logic; international development project; research framework |
| Index terms: | international development project, international development, survey, literature review, focus group, laboratory, project complexity, complexity, body of knowledge, questionnaire, project stakeholder, methodology, decision-making, fuzzy logic, case study, prioritizing, analytic network process, compensation, duration, interaction, project performance |
| Subjects: | knowledge management, data analysis and analytics, data science, strategic management, data collection methods, dispute resolution, project controls, sociology, research management, decision analysis, decision-making and optimization, systems engineering, behavioral psychology, research methods, organizational theory, project management theory and practice |
| Topics: | Time Control, Digital Applications, Legal Issues, International Construction, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Engineering Principles, Information Management, Project Management, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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