This statistic shows the most defining characteristics of complexity in projects in organizations worldwide as of July 2013. During the survey, 57 percent of the respondents stated that having multiple stakeholders was a defining characteristic of complexity in a project.
Most defining characteristics of complexity in projects in organizations worldwide as of July 2013
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Multiple stakeholders
57%
Ambiguity of project features, resources, phases, etc.
48%
Significant political/authority influences
35%
Unknown project features, resources, phases, etc.
33%
Dynamic (changing) project governance
29%
Significant external influences
28%
Use of technology that is new to the organization
26%
Use of technology that has not yet been fully developed
25%
Significant internal interpersonal or social influences
23%
Highly regulated environment
18%
Project duration exceeds the cycle of relevant technologies
project management practitioners with three or more years of project management experience and who are currently doing professional project, program, or portfolio management work on a full-time basis
Supplementary notes
The type of survey is not specified by the source but additional information is given stating that further telephone interviews were conducted for more in-depth research.
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PMI. (September 17, 2013). Most defining characteristics of complexity in projects in organizations worldwide as of July 2013 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/293393/most-defining-characteristics-of-complexity-in-projects-in-organizations-worldwide/
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PMI. (2013). Most defining characteristics of complexity in projects in organizations worldwide as of July 2013. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/293393/most-defining-characteristics-of-complexity-in-projects-in-organizations-worldwide/
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