Theory of optimisation for projects: a licensing plan for nuclear energy in South Africa as a case study
Scope: This research case study focused on identifying the benefits of introducing the criticality index concept for selection of the critical chain project management (CCPM) using Monte-Carlo simulation, i.e. Improvements in the measurement of task time and the expected project time are addressed in preference to the accuracy of estimates. This research contested the CCPM normally performed, by modelling the theory for optimisation of projects (TOP1) using nuclear case study projects of South Africa. To support the identification of the benefits of introducing the criticality index concept for selection of the CCPM, the objectives of this study were (1) to present a TOP through simulation and (2) to validate the theory through an empirical study. Approach: The experimental design was modelled on the Christensen theory-building process for development of Part 1 of the scoping review study. The theory development in Part 2 was modelled to Eisenhardt theory-building concept and validated
