Exploring Decision-Making Complexity in Major Infrastructure Projects

A Case Study From China

Journal article (2020)

Authors

Qianqian Shi Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
M.J.C.M. Hertogh Integral Design & Management - CEG
M.G.C. Bosch-Rekveldt Integral Design & Management - CEG
Jianbo Zhu Nanjing University
Zhaohan Sheng Nanjing University
Research Group
Integral Design & Management (CEG) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2020 Qianqian Shi, M.J.C.M. Hertogh, M.G.C. Bosch-Rekveldt, Jianbo Zhu, Zhaohan Sheng
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/8756972820919205
Decision making Complexity Major infrastructure projects
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Published Date

2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Department

Materials- Mechanics- Management & Design

Research Group

Integral Design & Management

Abstract

The goal of this study is to identify, classify, explore, and understand decision-making complexity elements in major infrastructure projects (MIPs). This article puts forward systematic definitions of decision making, decision-making quality, and decision-making complexity. Based on literature reviews and an in-depth case analysis of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), a comprehensive framework of decision-making complexity is developed, which divides the elements into six dimensions: technical, social, financial, legal, organizational, and time. The links between different dimensions are also illustrated. This article is expected to deepen our current understanding of decision-making complexity and to provide a fundamental point of reference in the front-end phase of MIPs.