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Abou-Zeid, A M K (1993) Data flow identification to support project automation/integration and productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Al-Fares, M A (1995) On the development of an integrated system for the automation of on-site reinforced concrete construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Ammar, A I (2001) Profitability of electrical contractors using financial and economical data: The effect of company's size, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Choi, J (2003) Strategic motives underlying M and A transactions in the United States public construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Choi, K (2008) Applications of its archived data for improved highway planning and design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Huang, C-N (2003) Time study on two-echelon supply chain for steel framing construction: Field investigation and networking model simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Ibrahim, M W W (2018) Improving project performance by mitigating out-of-sequence work and assessing construction readiness, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Jang, H (2002) Construction material logistics: Project manager level of satisfaction and facilities layout planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Kang, M M K (2014) Development of an expert system for sustainable pavement preservation strategies (es2p2s), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Kim, S-K (2001) Toward a framework for an intelligent earthwork system (ies), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Koo, K-J (2000) Organizational program management for multiple maintenance projects under multi-trade capacity constraints, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Lee, J C (2010) Evaluating the sustainability of construction with recycled materials, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Lee, S (2000) Spatial model and decentralized path planning for construction automation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Lukito, P K (2000) A framework for environmental monitoring infrastructure investment planning in developing areas, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Rungjang, K (2013) Public investment for developing port facilities within competitive market, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Schwab, A (2000) Management practices in short-term network organizations: The performance impact of the shadow of the future and psychological contracts in the United States movie industry, 1931--1940, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: coordination; population; transaction cost; institutional theory; communication; governance; markets; United States; market; collaboration; performance improvement
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/304637193
- Abstract:
Organizational theorists have become increasingly interested in the study of organizational networks and how they differ from markets and hierarchies. However, the majority of the research has focused on long-term, open-ended relationships. In contrast, my dissertation investigates how a short time frame of collaboration challenges network coordination and safeguarding practices. A short-term network organization (STNO) is defined as an intentionally created organizational entity that combines independent contributors for the objective of accomplishing a single short-term task. Applying transaction cost economics and institutional theory, I hypothesize that network organizations experience performance advantages if they: (1) strengthen psychological contracts between the network contributors and (2) strengthen the population-wide shadow of the future. These performance improvement effects are hypothesized to be stronger for STNOs compared to long-term network organizations (LTNOs). Hypotheses are tested in a stratified random sample of Hollywood movie projects from 1930–1940 (n = 239). Both STNO practices investigated involve the communication of network contributor information via on-screen credits to non-network members. The study finds moderate support for a positive performance effect of the psychological contract practice and strong support for a positive performance effect of the population-level shadow of the future practice. However, only the population-level shadow of the future practice has the hypothesized stronger performance effects for STNOs. The dissertation contributes to the organizational network research by conceptualizing STNOs and the governance challenges short time frames of collaboration imply. It provides some first evidence for the importance of institutionalized population-level practices in understanding the performance impact of STNOs. Such practices can establish an industry-wide sanctioning system that creates a shadow of the future that protects STNOs against opportunistic behavior and leads to overall performance improvements. The findings support contemporary institutional theory that argues widespread practices can have value in addition to legitimacy. In the context of transaction cost economics, these findings underscore the importance of expanding the research focus to account for relevant population-level practices. While the archival nature of the study limited the detail with which causal processes could be observed, the findings encourage future research investigating the performance implications of short-term collaborations and their management practices.
Shr, J-F (1999) Model development for cost-plus-time bidding applied to Florida department of transportation highway construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Sullivan, K T (2004) Quantification of the cumulative impact of change orders on sheet metal labor productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Taha, M A-E (1994) Applying distributed artificial intelligence to the prequalification of construction contractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.