Controlling the uncontrolled by noticing the unnoticed

Scope definition and management of scope changes & scope creep in large infrastructure projects in construction industry for lump sum contracts

Master thesis (2016)

Authors

Rahul Rahul Sharma Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

M.J.C.M. Hertogh (mentor)
A. Jalali Sohi (mentor)
M. Leijten (mentor)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences, Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Copyright: © 2016 Rahul Rahul Sharma
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Published Date

10-11-2016

Language

English

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Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

Project scope is the work that must be accomplished to produce a deliverable with specified features and functions. The deliverable can be a product, service or other result (Kerzner & Saladis, 2010). A project scope with clearly defined goals and objectives has been verified as a dimension for project success by some researchers. Furthermore, projects often seem to grow naturally as the project progresses from inception through design development to construction (Jennifer S. Shane, 2009). Observations from literature and practice show that poor scope management and control is the leading cause of project failure. O. Hussain, (2012) states that scope creep is one of the leading causes of project failure globally according to the 2010 Global Survey...