Sinha, S; Kumar, B and Thomson, A (2006) Measuring project complexity: A project manager's tool. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 2(3), pp. 187-202. ISSN 1745-2007
Abstract
This paper describes a framework that measures complexity within the various stages of a project, together with a measure of complexity for the complete project lifecycle in the form of a complexity index (CI). In essence, the framework provides the project manager with a tool that helps identify the possible manifestation of complexity within the project process and the ability to plan accordingly to minimize its impact. This framework was developed and evaluated based on engineering design projects. Initially, the paper provides an overview of the framework describing each of its component parts. An account of how the framework generates complexity measures is provided by means of an example. Case studies used for the evaluation of the framework are summarized.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | complexity generating factors; complexity justifying factors; decision making; human resources; information processed |
| Index terms: | case study, project manager, project lifecycle, human resource, engineering design, decision-making, project complexity, complexity |
| Subjects: | project completion, data collection methods, profession, management, design process, organizational theory, decision analysis, systems engineering |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Project Management, Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Risk Management, Human Resources, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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