An analysis of urgency in project management: the unified project urgency and economic speed analysis model

Uma análise da urgência em gerenciamento de projetos: o modelo unificado de análise de urgência e velocidade econômica de projetos

Autores

  • Alex de Lima Teodoro da Penha Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Carla Schwengber ten Caten Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Palavras-chave:

Urgent Projects, Urgency, Project Management, Speed, Time Management

Resumo

This paper aims to address the gap in the literature concerning the role of urgency in project management. Specifically, it seeks to develop a Unified Theoretical Model that incorporates key variables such as urgency, speed, duration, and cost. To achieve this aim, a detailed analysis of essential articles was conducted from the Scopus database to understand the relationships and trade-offs among the variables. The research method involves both literature synthesis and Theoretical Model Formulation, culminating in the Unified Project Urgency and Economic Speed Analysis Model. This model serves as a mathematical and theoretical framework tailored for managerial decision-making in High-Intensity Time-Sensitive Projects. It highlights the complex interactions between urgency, duration, speed, and costs, thereby providing a structure to guide managerial actions. The study contributes to enriching the theoretical foundations in the field of urgent project management. Finally, it opens avenues for future research by extending theoretical insights that are relevant for both academic researchers and industry professionals.

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Biografia do Autor

Alex de Lima Teodoro da Penha, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Alex de Lima Teodoro da Penha is a doctoral student in Industrial Engineering at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and a Brazilian Army officer. His research explores complex project management, mainly focusing on the time dimension of complex projects. He has two master’s degrees, one in Engineering and the other in Economics, and two bachelor's, one in Cartographic Engineering and the other in Logistics and Maintenance of War Materials. As a practical experience, he has worked as a manager and technician in large engineering projects for over 15 years.

Carla Schwengber ten Caten, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Carla Schwengber ten Caten is a full professor in Industrial Engineering at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) in Brazil since 2002. She earned a B.S. in civil engineering in 1992 and Physical Education in 1989. She has a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from UFRGS (1995) and a Ph.D. in Material and Metallurgical Engineering in 1999 at the same university. Also, post-doctoral from the University of Southern California (USC), USA (2020). Her research expertise includes technological innovation, product and service development management, innovation ecosystems, and engineering education.

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2023-10-12

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2023: Convergent Realities

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