<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Background: The problems of resources management (human, financial, time) in multi-project companies are inherently complex and need to be addressed systematically, in both small and large organizations. Furthermore, there is a need for transparent communication and collaboration within the organization as well as with partnering organizations. There are many methodologies and tools supporting project management, which are themselves complex and are therefore not widely adopted, especially among small companies. Objectives: The aim of this paper is to analyse impact of the implementation of a flexible cloud-based project management information system (PMIS) from the human resources, financial management, and collaboration points of view. Method: We have conducted a case study in a small Slovenian research and development company, that has implemented the 4PM PMIS. Results: The findings imply the importance of keeping the balance of the creative processes that are unstructured, rule free and even chaotic, with structured processes monitor and control. Conclusions: The results of the study suggest that the use of “4PM” in support of multi-project management improves human resources and financial management in a collaborative and transparent way when implemented in an open and highly motivated environment</p></abstract>

Background: The problems of resources management (human, financial, time) in multi-project companies are inherently complex and need to be addressed systematically, in both small and large organizations. Furthermore, there is a need for transparent communication and collaboration within the organization as well as with partnering organizations. There are many methodologies and tools supporting project management, which are themselves complex and are therefore not widely adopted, especially among small companies. Objectives: The aim of this paper is to analyse impact of the implementation of a flexible cloud-based project management information system (PMIS) from the human resources, financial management, and collaboration points of view. Method: We have conducted a case study in a small Slovenian research and development company, that has implemented the 4PM PMIS. Results: The findings imply the importance of keeping the balance of the creative processes that are unstructured, rule free and even chaotic, with structured processes monitor and control. Conclusions: The results of the study suggest that the use of “4PM” in support of multi-project management improves human resources and financial management in a collaborative and transparent way when implemented in an open and highly motivated environment

Impacts of the Implementation of a Project Management Information System – a Case Study of a Small R&amp;D Company

University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Science, Kidričeva cesta 55a, Slovenija

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Impacts of the Implementation of a Project Management Information System – a Case Study of a Small R&D Company

Background: The problems of resources management (human, financial, time) in multi-project companies are inherently complex and need to be addressed...

Impacts of the Implementation of a Project Management Information System – a Case Study of a Small R&D Company

Published Online: Mar 06, 2014

Page range: 14 - 23

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/orga-2014-0002

Keywords
multi-project management, project management information system, systems approach, small organization

This content is open access.

Impacts of the Implementation of a Project Management Information System – a Case Study of a Small R&D Company

Published Online: Mar 06, 2014

Page range: 14 - 23

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/orga-2014-0002

Keywordsmulti-project management, project management information system, systems approach, small organization

This content is open access.

Keywords
multi-project management, project management information system, systems approach, small organization