The evolution of collaboration within interorganizational networks of temporary project teams

Jeong Wook Son, Eddy M. Rojas

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Abstract

This paper introduces an agent-based simulation (ABS) of "the evolution of collaboration" within inter-organizational networks of construction project teams from a game theory and social network point of views. Our simulation shows that as individuals are less familiar with others in the network and thereby less aware of networks they are involved in, it is more likely to take a longer time for networks to reach stable states. It was also found that the stronger tendency of cohesion arises, as the effort that individuals have to make for forming a relation with outside partner increases. Furthermore, the results indicate that the more efforts individuals need to make to form relations with those from other organizations, the less efficient networks are formed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConstruction Research Congress 2010
Subtitle of host publicationInnovation for Reshaping Construction Practice - Proceedings of the 2010 Construction Research Congress
Pages789-798
Number of pages10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventConstruction Research Congress 2010: Innovation for Reshaping Construction Practice - Banff, AB, Canada
Duration: 8 May 201010 May 2010

Publication series

NameConstruction Research Congress 2010: Innovation for Reshaping Construction Practice - Proceedings of the 2010 Construction Research Congress

Conference

ConferenceConstruction Research Congress 2010: Innovation for Reshaping Construction Practice
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityBanff, AB
Period8/05/1010/05/10

Keywords

  • Networks
  • Organizations
  • Project Management
  • Simulation

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