Project Extranets : b a strategic necessity or a tool for competitive advantage?
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Author(s)
Carley, Ryan (Ryan Trenell), 1976-
Robinson, Matthew 1973-
Advisor(s)
John D. Macomber.
Date Issued
2000
Publisher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Abstract
An exploratory study was conducted to determine the strategic advantage that firms may gain by using project extranets on real estate development projects. Eight organizations were interviewed to determine their priorities, risk preferences, and needs regarding project communication technologies. Interviews were conducted with Corporate Owner/Occupiers, Owner/Non Occupiers, and Institutional Owner/Occupiers. The hypothesis tested was that owners and developers of real estate were looking to use project extranets to gain a competitive advantage. Research results indicated a resounding 'no' to our hypothesis. No owners or developers are currently looking at extranets as a source of competitive advantage at this time. However, the research data did provide insights into what is necessary for the technology to deliver for organizations to view a project extranet as a source of competitive advantage in the future. Owners were segmented into categories based on risk profile and needs regarding project extranets. Corporate Owner/Occupiers with real estate support needed assistance with predictability and execution. Corporate Owner/Occupiers of Manufacturing operations needed increases in speed. Institutional Owner/Occupiers needed certainty. Finally Owner/Non-Occupiers needed mitigation of market risks.
Description
Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 2000.
Vitae.
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 78-80).
Subjects
Architecture.
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Architecture
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