The influence of project management associations on projectification of society – An institutional perspective
While projectification of society has received attention in research, little has been done to exemplify underlying processes and actors involved. By applying institutional theory, we offer an explanatory avenue. Our explorative research advances the understanding of how project management associatio...
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doaj-ae7f229583844aa09f4afc51b88c5d342021-08-28T04:49:07ZengElsevierProject Leadership and Society2666-72152021-12-012100021The influence of project management associations on projectification of society – An institutional perspectiveReinhard Wagner0Martina Huemann1Mladen Radujkovic2Alma Mater Europaea ECM, Slovenska ulica 17, 2000, Maribor, Slovenia; Tiba Managementberatung GmbH, Perchtinger Str. 10, 81379, München, Germany; Corresponding author. Tiba Managementberatung GmbH, Perchtinger Str. 10, 81379, München, Germany.WU, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Welthandelsplatz 1, 1020, Wien, AustriaAlma Mater Europaea ECM, Slovenska ulica 17, 2000, Maribor, SloveniaWhile projectification of society has received attention in research, little has been done to exemplify underlying processes and actors involved. By applying institutional theory, we offer an explanatory avenue. Our explorative research advances the understanding of how project management associations influence the projectification of society. To answer this question, we drew on available insights, interviewed international experts and conducted a case study on institutional work of the German Project Management Association.Project management associations have so far focused primarily on the corporate world and have done little for the projectification of society overall. Especially in times of disruption and major challenges for society, the support of project management associations becomes necessary. The application of institutional theory opens promising perspectives for future research on the projectification of society. Our findings on project management associations are not only relevant for researchers, but also for decision-makers in all areas of the society.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666721521000156ProjectificationSocietyInstitutional theoryInstitutional workProject management association |
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The influence of project management associations on projectification of society – An institutional perspective |
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The influence of project management associations on projectification of society – An institutional perspective |
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Project Leadership and Society |
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While projectification of society has received attention in research, little has been done to exemplify underlying processes and actors involved. By applying institutional theory, we offer an explanatory avenue. Our explorative research advances the understanding of how project management associations influence the projectification of society. To answer this question, we drew on available insights, interviewed international experts and conducted a case study on institutional work of the German Project Management Association.Project management associations have so far focused primarily on the corporate world and have done little for the projectification of society overall. Especially in times of disruption and major challenges for society, the support of project management associations becomes necessary. The application of institutional theory opens promising perspectives for future research on the projectification of society. Our findings on project management associations are not only relevant for researchers, but also for decision-makers in all areas of the society. |
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Projectification Society Institutional theory Institutional work Project management association |
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