Abstract
Prior research on the governance of project-based organizations has centered on the efficiency problem: on compliance, control, and a concern for doing things right. Less research has addressed the creativity problem: how governance practices spur novel thinking, idea generation, and innovation. We discern four governance archetypes for addressing the creativity problem along two creativity dimensions: creativity locus and creativity orientation. These archetypes are exemplified by case illustrations from four firms, highlighting key differences in how project-based organizations address the creativity problem. We present an agenda for future research emphasizing the need for comparative and longitudinal studies.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Project Management Journal |
Number of pages | 17 |
ISSN | 8756-9728 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Nov 2024 |
Bibliographical note
Epub ahead of print. Published online: 20 November 2024.Keywords
- Project-based organization
- Problem
- Creativity
- Governance
- Archetype