Studying intra-organizational dynamics in implementing supply chain partnering: A case study about work floor experiences in a Dutch housing association

Venselaar, M and Gruis, V (2016) Studying intra-organizational dynamics in implementing supply chain partnering: A case study about work floor experiences in a Dutch housing association. Construction Management and Economics, 34(2), pp. 98-109. ISSN 01446193

Abstract

This study aims at uncovering intra-organizational dynamics in implementing supply chain partnering. Narrative techniques are used in a qualitative case study in a Dutch housing association. This study shows how project leaders of a Dutch housing association perceive relationships in the internal supply chain and the strategies that they develop to cope with these relationships. Furthermore, it is argued that key values of SCP as understood by the project leaders – such as sharing responsibilities and addressing feedback towards each other openly – are not applied in intra-organizational relationships.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: housing associations; organizational change; supply chain management
Index terms: organizational change, strategy, narrative, housing association, case study, partnering, dynamics
Subjects: qualitative and interpretive research, management, systems engineering, partnership management, data collection methods, business, institutional client
Topics: Stakeholder Management, Roles and Professions, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Organizational Design
Descriptive scope: 4 PCTE

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