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A Classification Of Programmes And Its Managerial Impact

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  • A. VEREECKE
  • M. STEVENS
  • E. PANDELAERE
  • D. DESCHOOLMEESTER

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The paper describes the results of an exploratory research study on the application of programme management in six companies. A classification of programmes is developed that may help in understanding the differences between programmes and the managerial impact of these differences. The research shows that the formalised and rigorous approach as described in most programme management handbooks is not widely adopted. The cases show less centralisation, less formalisation and less management of the interdependencies between the projects in the programme than one would expect on the basis of the programme management literature. This is especially the case in programmes that originate as a grouping of a set of existing projects. Yet, formalisation is mentioned as the main success factor in managing programmes.

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  • A. Vereecke & M. Stevens & E. Pandelaere & D. Deschoolmeester, 2003. "A Classification Of Programmes And Its Managerial Impact," Working Papers of Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Ghent University, Belgium 03/185, Ghent University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.
    • Handle: RePEc:rug:rugwps:03/185
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    1. D. Van den Poel, 2003. "Predicting Mail-Order Repeat Buying. Which Variables Matter?," Review of Business and Economic Literature, KU Leuven, Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Review of Business and Economic Literature, vol. 0(3), pages 371-404.

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