Theories for classification vs. classification as theory: Implications of classification and typology for the development of project management theories

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• 作者：Pooria Niknazar ; ^{polyponik@gmail.com} ; Mario Bourgault
• 关键词：Project classification ; Project typology ; Middle-range theory ; Project management theory
• 刊名：International Journal of Project Management
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：February 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：35
• 期：2
• 页码：191-203
• 全文大小：517 K
• 卷排序：35

文摘

There is a semantic confusion about two commonly used terms of classification and typology. This confusion hinders project management field from developing middle-range theories. A proper classification is a core requirement for development of middle-range theories. Typology itself is a unique form of theory that incorporates multiple levels of theory.