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Victory Dam (A): engineering development in a fragile ecosystem Victory Dam (B): strategic decisions and firm boundaries Available to Purchase

Winai Wongsurawat;
Winai Wongsurawat
College of Management,
Mahidol University
, Bangkok,
Thailand
.

Winai Wongsurawat is based at College of Management, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Corresponding author Winai Wongsurawat winai.won@mahidol.ac.th
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Sombat Trivisvavet
Sombat Trivisvavet
College of Management,
Mahidol University
, Bangkok,
Thailand
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Sombat Trivisvavet is based at College of Management, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

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Corresponding author Winai Wongsurawat winai.won@mahidol.ac.th

Disclaimer: This case is written solely for educational purposes and is not intended to represent successful or unsuccessful managerial decision-making. The authors may have disguised names; financial and other recognizable information to protect confidentiality.

Publisher: Emerald Publishing
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Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies 1–11.
https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-10-2024-0450
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Case study: Teaching Note: Victory Dam (A): engineering development in a fragile ecosystem Victory Dam (B): strategic decisions and firm boundaries

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Learning outcomes

The case introduces strategies for stakeholder management in construction megaprojects. It also helps students appreciate the pros and cons of vertical integration in the construction industry.

Case overview/synopsis

This case chronicles the strategies and decisions of an executive overseeing the construction of a controversial hydroelectric power plant megaproject in Lao PDR.

Complexity academic level

Advanced undergraduate/graduate.

Supplementary material

Teaching notes are available for educators only.

Subject code

CSS11: Strategy.

Keywords:
Stakeholder management, Vertical integration, Construction megaproject, Lao PDR, Strategic management, Construction management
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