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Abstract

This paper examines the application of strategic planning characteristics from prior strategic planning research to project management. Drawing from prior research in strategic planning, strategic information systems planning and strategic manufacturing planning, this research combines strategic planning characteristics derived from a rational approach with a second set of adaptive characteristics to create a comprehensive model. The resulting “rational adaptive” approach is then assessed empirically to evaluate its relevance to PM and whether it is associated with increased project success. In addition, the “rational adaptive” approach is mapped to established PM tools/techniques. Findings indicate that PM is captured by varying degrees of a rational adaptive approach, which is positively correlated with PM success and use of PM tools/techniques. These results suggest that strategic planning characteristics can be effectively incorporated into a generalized PM framework, yielding potentially useful insights regarding the relationship of PM behaviors to eventual project success.

5. Discussion

This study was undertaken to determine if the SPCs identified in strategic management, SISP, and manufacturing strategic planning are applicable in a project environment and capture at least some aspect of the PM approach used in organizations. In addition, this study assesses whether the rational adaptive approach in a project context replicates the positive association with success observed in other fields. Examination of the use of SPCs in a PM context is not only a natural fit, it also heeds the call to incorporate theory from more established fields into PM research. Prior PM research has captured some aspects of the degree of formality, comprehensiveness, participation, and intensity, but none has captured them consistent with strategic planning research.