Heterogeneity and perception congruence of project outcomes

This study examines the impact of project manager and practitioner heterogeneity on congruent perceptions of the outcome of service operations projects. More specifically, the study focuses on congruence in the formation and subsequently revision of project outcome perceptions of service operations....

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Main Authors: Udechukwu, Udi (Author), Chipulu, Maxwell (Author), Marshall, Alasdair (Author), Ashleigh, M.J (Author), Mcguire, Stuart (Author), Williams, Terry (Author), Obokoh, Lawrence (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 2015-04-07.
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