It is no longer uncommon to see projects "over budget, over time, over & over again." The critical point where a project is created: the sanctioning of money to invest is a success decision making factor. Is there a rationale behind project selection? A doctoral research exploring the interaction & perception of decision makers: executives and project management teams- from just before the decision is made to just after the project team gets its mandate is presented in this book. Key discoveries include: a critical disconnect between decision makers & project implementers- decisions made by...