Implementation of the Reference Class Forecasting Method for Projects Implemented in a Chemical Industry Company

Renata Walczak, Tomasz Majchrzak

Implementation of the Reference Class Forecasting Method for Projects Implemented in a Chemical Industry Company

Číslo: 1/2018
Periodikum: Acta Oeconomica Pragensia
DOI: 10.18267/j.aop.593

Klíčová slova: quantitative methods & models, Reference Class Forecasting, risk management, technology management, kvantitativní metody a modely, prognóza referenční třídy, řízení rizik, řízení technologií

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Anotace: Forecasting Method (RCFM) developed by Kahneman and Tversky for planning and decisionmaking under uncertainty. Project plans are usually prepared on the basis of detailed calculations and arrangements according to selected project management methodology. Undertakings that are planned in this manner often fail and do not achieve their goals. However, the American Planning Association recommends using the RCFM as an additional method. The article presents four groups of projects implemented by a chemical industry company over four years. A few of the projects were accomplished according to the plan in terms of triple constraint i.e. time, cost, and scope. The cost aspect was taken into account in the paper. During the study, the planned and implemented costs of 222 projects were analysed. On the basis of the distribution of cost overruns, according to RCFM, new patterns of planned costs were prepared. The Reference Class Forecasting Method, which was effective for large homogeneous projects turned out to be completely useless for various projects implemented by the chemical company.