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This research proposal aims to identify the characteristics of mega and complex projects and understand their similarities and differences in relation to project management. The hypothesis is that managing both mega and complex projects is closely related, and project managers must understand the underlying characteristics of each to establish successful strategies. To test this, the proposal will use interviews of project stakeholders and secondary data sources to identify the meanings of mega and complex projects and how they integrate with project management. A literature review found that project management has grown significantly, with mega and complex projects requiring various competencies from specialized project managers.

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Mega 1

This research proposal aims to identify the characteristics of mega and complex projects and understand their similarities and differences in relation to project management. The hypothesis is that managing both mega and complex projects is closely related, and project managers must understand the underlying characteristics of each to establish successful strategies. To test this, the proposal will use interviews of project stakeholders and secondary data sources to identify the meanings of mega and complex projects and how they integrate with project management. A literature review found that project management has grown significantly, with mega and complex projects requiring various competencies from specialized project managers.

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Research Proposal on Complex and Mega Projects

Problem Definition
There are some common characteristics exiting between all types of projects, especially with the

projection of activities and ideas into new and workable processes. Essentially, novelty stands

out as the key characteristic towards any type of project. This means that despite the fact that

various types of projects may seem to be similar, there is no way that any two projects will be

exactly alike. Actually, even a repeat project will always be different from its predecessor in

terms of various foundation factors such as in physical, administrative or commercial aspects.

Even though there are many types of projects, this paper lays emphasis especially on Mega

projects and Complex projects. The review of literally materials in here evaluates and analyses

all the components characterizing these two types of projects in terms of characteristics,

similarities and differences, all with specific reference to project management.

Hypothesis Generation
As a matter of broad consideration, there are many fields that call for keen project management.

However, the four most important sectors include: Construction, quarrying, civil engineering and

mining; Manufacturing; IT projects and projects intended for change management; and Pure

Scientific Research. It is in either of these that a project may be categorized as mega or complex.

This research proposal is based upon the objectives below:

 To identify the true meaning of Mega and Complex projects

 To understand the similarities and differences of Mega and Complex projects

 To establish the integration of Mega and Complex projects with respect to project

management
In light of the above, the hypothesis of this proposal states that: in the contemporary world today,

the management of both Mega and Complex projects is closely related and project managers

must embrace all their underling characteristics towards establishing the successful project

management strategies.

Methodology
This discipline is relatively wide and as a result necessitates the use of any means possible for

complete understanding of all the specific characteristics and features it integrates. For this

reason, the most straightforward techniques must be employed towards establishing the most

usable information towards the attainment of the objectives in the underlying research.

Consequently, two techniques stand out in effecting this need. For one, first hand information is

really necessary in this sector. As a result, interviewing significant stakeholders in the project

management sector is in important. Secondly, to substantiate the data collected from the

interviews, secondary sources of information will be in order. This will incorporate the use of

already collected statistical or non-statistical data with respect to both Mega and Complex

projects.

Literature Review
As aforementioned, this proposal circulates in the current trends on project management.

Therefore, this review revolves around establishing the milestones that have so far surfaced with

respect to the development in project management, especially considering both Mega and

Complex projects. According to Bodea (2010), this sector has grown and as a result project

management has been established as one of the most highly developing environment, with

project managers are surfacing as specialist professionals. Consequently, both the Mega and the

Complex projects require various competencies, writes Moody and Dodgson (2006).

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