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A contractor perspective on inter-organizational collaboration in programs
Waerdt, G. van de (2022) A contractor perspective on inter-organizational collaboration in programs.
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| Abstract: | Working in programs is a relative novel approach in the Dutch constructions sector aiming to achieve benefits of bundling projects with common a goal or mission. However, literature and practical knowledge on inter-organizational relations in programs is rare, especially regarding the perspective of contractors. In this research, data is collected primarily by interviews, from two infra-work programs owned by a Dutch municipality. Previous concepts of literature are combined to distinguish between three layers of collaboration in programs from the perspective of contractors. The layers exist of a key partners layer, main contractors’ layer, and supply chain layer. Subsequently, based on frameworks from literature on inter-organizational networks and roles, the effect of a programmatic way of working on contractors is further explored within the inter-organizational layers. The effect of programs is especially witnessed in the main contractors’ layer, which is novel compared to projects. The research witnessed contractors develop towards a collaboration state without competition. Furthermore, the contractual network in the supply chain layer is influenced by programs. As contractors tend to develop long term relationships with the supply chain. Either by formalized agreements or by informal incentives. This explorative research may benefit the contractors when participating in programs, while public clients, and consultancy firms supporting them, may take advantage of the findings in drawing up programs in the future. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | ET: Engineering Technology |
| Subject: | 56 civil engineering |
| Programme: | Construction Management and Engineering MSc (60337) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/93844 |
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