1.3 Structure of the Study

The Study is structured as follows:

• A stand alone summary of the Study	Executive Summary
	Executive Summary

• Purpose of the Study and the Study brief	Chapter 1 Introduction
	Chapter 1 Introduction

• The ascent of alliancing , mixed views about alliancing and how the alliance delivery method is selected	Chapter 2 Alliancing in Australia
	Chapter 2 Alliancing in Australia

• VfM definition used in this Study, VfM from Whole of Government perspective, Within an alliance context and the accountability and responsibility for the VfM proposition	Chapter 3 Vfm in an Alliance Context
	Chapter 3 Vfm in an Alliance Context

• Literature review, gap analysis, description of Study methodology adopted and why it was chosen over other methodologies	Chapter 4 Study Methodology and Previous Research
	Chapter 4 Study Methodology and Previous Research

• Findings from the Study presented over the project lifecycle	Chapter 5 Findings
	Chapter 5 Findings

• An exploration of the key findings in the context of industry knowledge, historical information and context, and observations	Chapter 6 Discussion and Observations
	Chapter 6 Discussion and Observations

• The Study conclusions	Chapter 7 Conclusion
	Chapter 7 Conclusion

• The six policy recommendations to enhance VfM in the alliance delivery method	Chapter 8 Recommendations
	Chapter 8 Recommendations

• Suggested areas for further research	Chapter 9 Further Research
	Chapter 9 Further Research