According to Herszon (2017), political influence can significantly impact project outcomes, decision‐making processes, and cost estimations. This dimension considers both internal and external political forces that can shape a project's trajectory from inception to completion. Political influence in project management refers to the level of internal or external political pressure involved in a project. It includes power dynamics, interests, and relationships among various stakeholders that can affect project decisions, resource allocation, and overall direction (Dill and Pearson 2013).
Internal political influence refers to the politics between organizational stakeholders, such as executives, managers, departments, and regions. This can manifest in various ways, from competition for resources to differing strategic priorities.
External political influence involves stakeholders outside the organization interested in the project, including government bodies, regulatory agencies, other organizations, and external investment companies (Jaafari 2001). These external influences can be particularly potent in public sector projects or those with significant societal impact.
The author's research (Herszon 2017) outlines four distinct levels of political influence. At the lowest level, there ...
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