This study aims to extend the understanding of stakeholder influence in megaprojects by examining a controversial pulp mill project Uruguay. The theoretical framework is based on theory, focusing influences international megaprojects. research data comprise 96 newspaper articles from 2005 2009, and qualitative content analysis used empirical analysis. findings present main events megaproject ho...

To explore the law of megaproject social responsibility behavior (MSRB) among internal organizations under institutional pressure, this paper presents a theoretical and empirical study to investigate how pressure affects MSRB through mediating role organizational cognition roles communication mechanism relationship strength based on new sociology. Based total 147 responses from broad questionna...

Infrastructure megaprojects are increasing in size and number worldwide. Widespread shortcomings such as cost overruns, delays, litigious threats, community opposition now so pervasive there is a clear mandate to rethink the way we plan, deliver, operate our infrastructure. In this context, situate research understand how can be set up for success. Data were collected from responses questionnai...

Megaprojects are complex and expensive projects that often involve social, technical, economic, environmental and political (STEEP) challenges to project management. Despite these challenges, project owners and financiers continue to invest large sums of money in megaprojects that run high risks of being over schedule and over budget. While some degree of cost and schedule risks are considered ...

The October 2005 earthquake in Pakistan created a new generation of "persons with disabilities" (PWDs) in the affected districts. A total of 741 people suffered spinal injuries while 713 underwent amputations. A comprehensive response was launched jointly by the Ministry of Health, Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority and the World Health Organization involving rescue and reco...