Theory of the triple constraint -A conceptual review

C. J. Van Wyngaard, J. H.C. Pretorius, L. Pretorius

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Abstract

Projects are generally undertaken because they are part of the plans to meet business needs and charter organizations to new levels of performance. Projects are however constrained by conflicting demands and competing priorities within the project environment. Neglecting to manage these constraints accurately and effectively may be sufficient to condemn a project even if all other project management activities are performed to a high standard of excellence. The aim of this paper is to improve the interpretation of the triple constraint and its dynamics and indicate how this may advance the delivery of project success. An integrated model is proposed to facilitate the strategic management of the triple constraint trade-offs as a function of the project higher purpose.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2012 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2012
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages1991-1997
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781467329453
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event2012 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2012 - Hong Kong, China
Duration: 10 Dec 201213 Dec 2012

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
ISSN (Print)2157-3611
ISSN (Electronic)2157-362X

Conference

Conference2012 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2012
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHong Kong
Period10/12/1213/12/12

Keywords

  • Project management
  • cost
  • scope
  • time
  • trade-offs
  • triple constraint

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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