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Nanthagopan, Yogarajah, Nigel Williams, and Karen Thompson. "Levels and interconnections of project success in development projects by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)." International Journal of Managing Projects in Business 12, no. 2 (June 3, 2019): 487–511. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijmpb-04-2018-0085.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand and identify the nature of evaluation criteria, levels and associations among levels of project success in development projects by NGOs in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach The setting for this study is Sri Lanka, a country currently recovering from civil war and natural disasters and host to a large number of national and international NGOs involved in development projects. Data collection was conducted using a quantitative survey which obtained 447 responses. Multivariate analysis of data was conducted using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling. Findings The study confirmed that overall project success in NGOs could be assessed in three levels: project management (PM) success, project success and NGO success. The results conclude that there are strong associations among the three levels of project success; moreover, PM success and project success are indispensable for achieving NGO success. Originality/value This study extends existing research to confirm the presence of the three levels of project success and the interconnections among them. These findings can support subsequent research on development projects and also support the design of holistic evaluation tools to support project practices in NGOs.
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Dandage, Rahul Vishwanath, Santosh B. Rane, and Shankar S. Mantha. "Modelling human resource dimension of international project risk management." Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing 14, no. 2 (January 11, 2021): 261–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jgoss-11-2019-0065.
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Purpose Project risk management (PRM) and human resource management (HRM) are the two critical success factors (CSFs) for international project management. This paper aims to correlate these two CSFs, identify the human resource (HR) barriers, develop a hybrid model for risk management and develop strategies to overcome the HR barriers to effective risk management in international projects. Design/methodology/approach In total, 20 key HR barriers have been identified through a literature survey and verified by project professionals. These HR barriers are ranked according to their ability to trigger other barriers by analysing their interactions using the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method. Based on Ulrich’s revised model for HR functions, a hybrid framework for international PRM has been proposed. Findings DEMATEL analysis categorized nine barriers as cause barriers and 11 as affected barriers. The “PROJECTS” model proposed for HR strategy development suggests eight strategies to overcome these nine cause barriers. The hybrid PRM framework developed includes the effect of the HR dimension. Research limitations/implications This paper presents the generalized prioritization of HR barriers to international PRM. For a specific international project, the HR barriers and their prioritization may change slightly. The hybrid framework for PRM and the strategy development model suggested are yet to be validated. Originality/value Correlating two CSFs in international project management, i.e. HRM and PRM and ranking the HR barriers using the DEMATEL method is the uniqueness of this research paper. The hybrid framework developed for PRM based on HR functions in Ulrich’s revised model and the proposed new HR strategy development model “PROJECTS” are unique contributions of this paper.
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Obi, Lovelin Ifeoma, Mohammed Arif, and Dennis J. Kulonda. "Prioritizing cost management system considerations for Nigerian housing projects." Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction 22, no. 2 (August 7, 2017): 135–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jfmpc-06-2016-0025.
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Purpose This study aims to develop a success factor model to understand and facilitate improved cost management system (CMS) implementation in low-cost housing (LcH) project delivery in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach Literature findings highlight 13 drivers affecting effective implementation within the CMS and uses series of brainstorming sessions and questionnaire surveys to validate the drivers. Factor analysis (FA) identifies possible contextual relationships among the validated drivers and groups them into three success factors. The results of the FA are refined using interpretive structural modelling (ISM). The ISM identifies and models the influential drivers and aids the development of the success factor model. Findings Effective team qualities, information and management actions and a stable operational environment are the three essential success factors for effective CMS implementation. Practical implications The paper highlights effective team qualities as the most important CMS considerations for Nigerian LcH project delivery. This finding creates the needed awareness to guide project sponsors and project managers in the appropriate selection of the project management team (PMT) as well as the procurement system that facilitates their collaboration. Originality/value This study is a novel research using FA and ISM to investigate the influence of success factors needful for effective implementation within the CMS. It further develops a hierarchy model that aids the PMT with better understanding of the drivers and factors interrelationships for use on LcH projects within the Nigerian context.
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van Lith, Jan, Hans Voordijk, Julieta Matos Castano, and Bart Vos. "Assessing maturity development of purchasing management in construction." Benchmarking: An International Journal 22, no. 6 (August 3, 2015): 1033–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bij-07-2014-0071.
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Purpose – Prime contractors spent a substantial part of their turnover on purchasing. The management of the purchasing function therefore has a large influence on the overall performance of a prime contractor. The more developed the purchasing function is, the greater its contribution to success of the companies. The purpose of this paper is to measure and explain the development in maturity of the purchasing function in construction firms. Design/methodology/approach – Based on a literature review, a theoretical framework for the assessment of purchasing maturity is provided first. Then a longitudinal multiple case study is executed in order to assess the maturity development of the purchasing function in seven construction companies. Results are compared with a historical baseline assessment. Findings – The results demonstrate an increase in the maturity of the purchasing function in general and in particular in the management of strategic relations. The case companies have reached a maturity in which they start to coordinate activities in their supply chains. Increased use of IT solutions enables a more integrated approach of the construction process. Practical implications – IT and in particular Building Information Modelling pave the path towards an integrated supply chain, which in turn enables the reduction of waste in the processes. Nevertheless, companies still struggle with the tension between project-based flexibility and long-term relations with suppliers. Originality/value – The development of purchasing maturity was measured in a baseline measurement and in a second assessment performed five years later by using the exact same model and exact same case companies.
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Stanimirovic, Dalibor, and Mirko Vintar. "Modelling IT Outsourcing Process." International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development 4, no. 1 (January 2012): 62–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jicthd.2012010105.
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Slovenian government has adopted the utilization of outsourcing as one of the main instruments to tackle national/municipal budget deficit and stimulate cost effectiveness of the public sector. While lacking experience as well as formal regulations and expertise in the field of outsourcing, public sector started straying to the growing and increasingly less justified outsourcing of public services, leading to a completely opposite effect than expected and desired. Being aware of the complex and almost unparalleled role of information technology (IT) in the modern organization, IT sourcing issues could define the main trajectory of public sector action in the future as well as articulate its development strategy and long-term goals of e-government in general. This paper focuses on in-depth analysis of the critical success factors of public sector outsourcing, while employing the international studies and primarily the results of the research from 2010, concerning outsourcing of IT-projects in Slovenian municipalities. This paper provides additional analysis of the material, procedural and other relevant aspects within the process of IT outsourcing, an overview of its potential implications and eventually presents a contextual framework and a set of applicable guidelines for quality management of IT outsourcing process and effective implementation of e-government projects in the public sector.
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Kanova, O. A. "Financial and Analytical Aspects of Making Decisions on Determining the Roles of Participants in Partnership Projects." PROBLEMS OF ECONOMY 3, no. 49 (2021): 42–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.32983/2222-0712-2021-3-42-47.
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The article is aimed at forming an analytical basis for making decisions on determining the optimal role played by participants in financing partnership projects for the economic development of a state. The paper outlines the importance of distributing financial support efficiently in order to address problems related to the lack of funding and low efficiency of socially important projects implemented on a partnership basis. Statistical data testifying to the development of projects implemented in Ukraine on a partnership basis are considered. The most common forms of partnership agreements and financial support mechanisms used in partnership projects in Ukraine are also identified. The regions of Ukraine that are leaders and outsiders as for the number of partnership agreements concluded and / or implemented on their territory are identified. The effectiveness of various financial participation forms used by various parties to partnership projects is analyzed. To fulfill the task, the participation of potential investors is generalized by three sources of funding: state budget funds, local budget funds and other sources that include all extrabudgetary financial resources (own resources of program participants, businesses and individuals related to project implementation results, international organizations, as well as sponsorship and charitable funds, borrowed funds, etc.). Regression models have been constructed to determine the impact of the funding sources involved on the successful implementation of partnership projects in different areas (programs in economic, social and environmental areas are considered separately). Based on the modelling results, the elasticity coefficient has been calculated, which shows the extent to which the attraction of an individual funding source influences the success of the program. Conclusions are made on the extent to which the increase (or decrease) of the share of funding from a single source affects the success of the program in a certain area
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Ead, Hamed A., Ahmed Rashed, Waleed Ghoniem, and Mohamed Turk. "Factors affecting students’ intentions toward green entrepreneurship in COVID-19 pandemic times: A case study of Egyptian universities." International Journal of Education and Learning 4, no. 2 (August 10, 2022): 140–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.31763/ijele.v4i2.716.
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The impact of government assistance, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, conceptual development support, and educational development support on green entrepreneurial aspirations through university curriculum during the COVID-19 epidemic is explored in this research. It is the first of its kind in Egypt and is based on a sample population of 502 undergraduate students from various faculties at five Egyptian universities (two public, two private, and one institution with international cooperation). It employs structural equation modelling via SmartPLS. This study can assist other Egyptian universities in creating strategic plans for environmental initiatives and ensuring that students are given the necessary skills to succeed. The study aims to evaluate the impact of conceptual development support offered by universities in terms of fostering interest and presenting novel ideas to students to start a new project, government support provided in terms of laws and programs to encourage entrepreneurship, development of university curriculum to promote entrepreneurial self-efficacy through regular courses, postgraduate practices, and networking with entrepreneurs. Academics, especially those in universities in Egypt or other Arab or African nations, as well as policymakers, can gain from this research's potential to build new standards to support green entrepreneurship and sustainable economies.
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Diagne, Christophe, Jane A. Catford, Franz Essl, Martín A. Nuñez, and Franck Courchamp. "What are the economic costs of biological invasions? A complex topic requiring international and interdisciplinary expertise." NeoBiota 63 (November 3, 2020): 25–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.63.55260.
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Biological invasions can cause substantial economic losses and expenses for management, as well as harm biodiversity, ecosystem services and human well-being. A comprehensive assessment of the economic costs of invasions is a challenging but essential prerequisite for efficient and sustainable management of invasive alien species. Indeed, these costs were shown to be inherently heterogeneous and complex to determine, and substantial knowledge gaps prevent a full understanding of their nature and distribution. Hence, the development of a still-missing global, standard framework for assessing and deciphering invasion costs is essential to identify effective management approaches and optimise legislation. The recent advent of the InvaCost database – the first comprehensive and harmonised compilation of the economic costs associated with biological invasions worldwide – offers unique opportunities to investigate these complex and diverse costs at different scales. Insights provided by such a dataset are likely to be greatest when a diverse range of experience and expertise are combined. For this purpose, an international and multidisciplinary workshop was held from 12th to 15th November 2019 near Paris (France) to launch several project papers based on the data available in InvaCost. Here, we highlight how the innovative research arising from this workshop offers a major step forward in invasion science. We collectively identified five core research opportunities that InvaCost can help to address: (i) decipher how existing costs of invasions are actually distributed in human society; (ii) bridge taxonomic and geographic gaps identified in the costs currently estimated; (iii) harmonise terminology and reporting of costs through a consensual and interdisciplinary framework; (iv) develop innovative methodological approaches to deal with cost estimations and assessments; and (v) provide cost-based information and tools for applied management of invasions. Moreover, we attribute part of the success of the workshop to its consideration of diversity, equity and societal engagement, which increased research efficiency, creativity and productivity. This workshop provides a strong foundation for substantially advancing our knowledge of invasion impacts, fosters the establishment of a dynamic collaborative network on the topic of invasion economics, and highlights new key features for future scientific meetings.
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Parlin, Bradley W., and Mark W. Lusk. "International irrigation development: Factors affecting project success." Society & Natural Resources 1, no. 1 (January 1988): 131–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941928809380647.
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Yamin, Mohamed, and Adriel K. S. Sim. "Critical success factors for international development projects in Maldives." International Journal of Managing Projects in Business 9, no. 3 (June 6, 2016): 481–504. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijmpb-08-2015-0082.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the perceptions of local project teams on critical success factors and project success in the context of international development projects in Maldives. It identifies the critical success factors of international development projects, examines how the success of international development projects in Maldives is perceived by local project team members, and analyzes the relationship between critical success factors and project success from the project teams’ perspective. Design/methodology/approach – A survey questionnaire was used and 41 project team members participated in the study. Correlation analysis and regression analysis were performed to understand the relationship with project success and critical success factors. Findings – The study found out that the levels of success of projects were perceived high among the project teams. The results indicated that monitoring CSF, coordination CSF, design CSF, training CSF, and institutional environment CSF had a significant relationship with project success. However, results of the regression analysis indicated that only monitoring CSF was significant in influencing project success. Research limitations/implications – The limited sample size and optimism bias of respondents were a constraint. Furthermore, further analysis of data may be required to advance analysis. Originality/value – The study looks through the lens of project implementation teams in order to provide insights from their vantage point. The study provides insights based on the Maldivian context which will benefit similar island nation communities implementing similar projects.
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Thoumy, Mira, Ghassan Beyrouthy, and Chantal Souaid. "Project success in international development projects: the case of Lebanon." International Journal of Services and Operations Management 40, no. 2 (2021): 143. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijsom.2021.118242.
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Souaid, Chantal, Ghassan Beyrouthy, and Mira Thoumy. "Project Success in International Development Projects: The Case of Lebanon." International Journal of Services and Operations Management 1, no. 1 (2020): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijsom.2020.10025362.
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Bayiley, Yitbarek Takele, and Getachew Kahsay Teklu. "Success factors and criteria in the management of international development projects." International Journal of Managing Projects in Business 9, no. 3 (June 6, 2016): 562–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijmpb-06-2015-0046.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the results of a survey that aims to explore and identify the European Union (EU) Development Cooperation project success factors and criteria and explain the relationship between the critical success factors (CSFs) and project success as perceived by the project managers and team members of the organizations participated in the survey. Design/methodology/approach – The research followed interpretive research philosophy, abductive approach, survey as a strategy, a cross-sectional time horizon and questionnaire as data collection instrument. It also employed exploratory design to identify CSFs and explanatory design to explain relationships between success factors and project success. Both primary and secondary data were used to gather data. Unstructured interviews were conducted with the project team members of EU delegation to Ethiopia, government organizations and NGOs while the secondary sources of data included extensive review of literature. Findings – Using principal component analysis the study identified a specific set of four CSFs for projects funded by EU: intellectual capital, sound project case, key manpower competency and effective stakeholder engagement. Moreover, the descriptive statistics of the survey highlighted five critical success variables: clear policy of donors and recipient government, strong local ownership of project, effective consultation during planning, high motivation and interest, and compatible rules and procedures. The study ranked relevance, impact, effectiveness, sustainability, and efficiency according to their level of importance by the participants of the survey. Research limitations/implications – The research is temporally, spatially, and contextually delimited to EU funded projects from the period 2010 to 2014 that are completed and still ongoing. Moreover, the current study focusses only on aid projects funded by EU in Ethiopia which might limit its generalizability into ID projects in developing countries funded by bodies other than EU such as World bank, United Nations and its different bodies, African Union, Japanese government to mention some. Social implications – The current study has clearly identified intellectual capital which covers social capital as the most important success factor for projects funded by EU in Ethiopia. Accordingly, the study underscored the importance of securing continuous support from all stakeholders and holding effective consultations of stakeholders during planning, implementation and closing phases of EU funded projects. Originality/value – The study identified new CSFs specific to projects funded by EU and the incompatibility in the perceived importance of project success criteria among different stakeholders implicating differences in the priority they set.
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Yamin, Mohamed, Hamzah Abdul-Rahman, and Ali Mohammed Alashwal. "DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUCCESS OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE MALDIVES." International Journal of Service Management and Sustainability 2, no. 1 (July 16, 2019): 32. http://dx.doi.org/10.24191/ijsms.v2i1.6216.
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The paper concentrates on International Development (ID) projects implemented in the Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. Some of the critical issues reported on these projects include failure of contractors and consultants to deliver goods and services, non-compliance issues on financial management / reporting practices, and project delays. The overarching central question guiding the study is “How can project success be achieved in ID projects implemented in the Maldives?” This paper seeks to assess the challenges facing projects, explore the critical success factors, and project success criteria of ID projects in the Maldives. Furthermore, the study will look into developing a framework for the success of ID projects in the Maldives. It is intended to be carried out based on a qualitative case study approach. The study hopes to capture the views of beneficiaries, project teams, and donors, and thus, help resolve the misalignment between theoretical frameworks and practice.
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Bandara, Wasana, Guy Grant Gable, Mary Tate, and Michael Rosemann. "A validated business process modelling success factors model." Business Process Management Journal 27, no. 5 (May 7, 2021): 1522–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bpmj-06-2019-0241.
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PurposeBusiness process modelling (BPMo) projects are core to digital transformation projects as they provide the conceptual foundation to the orchestration of technologies along a process. Yet, success factors of BPMo projects have received little research attention to date. This study empirically validates a BPMo project success model, pointing to normative practice guidelines and important future research.Design/methodology/approachThis research reports on the quantitative re-specification and validation of a business process modelling success model, employing survey responses from 261 process modellers worldwide.FindingsThe study distilled and validated a final set of success antecedents: Top Management Support, Project Management Capabilities, Stakeholder Input, Modeller Expertise and Modelling Tool Usage; and clearly evidences their relationships with each other and with two moderating variables – Importance and Complexity. The paper offers a nuanced explanation of the indirect role of top management support in building stakeholder involvement and explains how complex projects that are perceived as important being more likely to attract high levels of necessary stakeholder involvement. The authors conclude that top management needs to create an environment of co-ordinated excellence which spans both technical skills and resources, and a high level of committed engagement between stakeholders and technicians in order for BPMo projects to succeed.Originality/valueThis study is the first to operationalize and quantitatively test antecedents of BPMo project success and their interactions, presenting novel insights into how the success factors interact. Awareness of the more influential antecedents of successful process modelling projects offers valuable guidance for the planning, management and conduct of BPMo projects.
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Varajão, João, António Trigo, José Luís Pereira, and Isabel Moura. "Information systems project management success." International Journal of Information Systems and Project Management 9, no. 4 (January 26, 2022): 62–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.12821/ijispm090404.
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This paper aims to provide new insights into information systems (IS) project management success. Even though many studies found in the literature show results of software development projects, few studies address the success of IS (socio-technical) projects. Responses to an international survey, regarding 472 projects in total, showed that IS project management is achieving high levels of success; yet, only a minority of projects end without changes in scope, schedule or cost. Furthermore, the results show that changes in scope, schedule or cost are frequent in this kind of project and do not significantly affect the perception of success. These results provide researchers and practitioners with a better understanding of IS project management success evaluation.
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Khang, Do Ba, and Tun Lin Moe. "Success Criteria and Factors for International Development Projects: A Life-Cycle-Based Framework." Project Management Journal 39, no. 1 (March 2008): 72–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pmj.20034.
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The paper presents a new conceptual model for not-for-profit international development projects that identifies different sets of success criteria and factors in the project life-cycle phases and then provides the dynamic linkages among these criteria and factors. The model can serve as a basis to evaluate the project status and to forecast the results progressively throughout the stages. Thus, it helps the project management team and the key stakeholders prioritize their attention and scarce development resources to ensure successful project completion. Empirical data from a field survey conducted in selected Southeast Asian countries confirm the model's validity and also illustrate important managerial implications.
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Samantra, Chitrasen, Saurav Datta, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, and Bikash Ranjan Debata. "Interpretive structural modelling of critical risk factors in software engineering project." Benchmarking: An International Journal 23, no. 1 (February 1, 2016): 2–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bij-07-2013-0071.
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Purpose – Success of software projects depends on identification of project risks and managing the risks in a proactive manner. Risk management requires thorough insights into interrelationship of various risk factors for proposing strategies to minimize failure rate. The purpose of this paper is to develop a comprehensive structural model to interrelate important risk factors affecting the success of software projects. Design/methodology/approach – Specifically, this study reveals how interpretive structural modelling helps the risk managers in identifying and understanding the interrelationship among various risk factors. A total of 23 risk factors (or risk sources) have been identified through an extensive literature review. Findings – Necessary modelling information has been gathered from expert through a structured questionnaire survey. Matrice d’Impacts croises-multipication appliqué an classment analysis has been employed to classify the risk factors into four clusters such as autonomous, dependent, linkage and independent based on their driving and dependence power. Risk factors with strong dependence and weak driving power need urgent attention from managerial perspective. Originality/value – The proposed model is useful for software managers/practitioners to address risk factors associated with complicated projects.
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Kabore, Somnoma Edouard, Seydou Sane, and Pascaline Abo. "Transformational leadership and success of international development projects (ID projects): moderating role of the project team size." Leadership & Organization Development Journal 42, no. 4 (February 19, 2021): 517–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lodj-06-2020-0236.
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PurposeThe aim of this study is to evaluate to what extent the project team size influence the relation between transformational leadership and success of international development projects (IDPs). The paper draws on leader-member-exchange (LMX) theory and contextualizes transformational leadership style to temporary project environment particularly that of an official development assistance project in an African context.Design/methodology/approachThe research is based on the processing of a primary database collected by questionnaire from 111 coordinators of IDPs in Benin. The structural equation method based on the PLS approach was used to test our hypotheses.FindingsFirst, the preliminary results reveal that, in the context of IDP, projects managers are much more sensitive to the “management” and “visibility” dimensions than to the “impact” dimension of project success. Then, following the hypothesis test, the results show that transformational leadership has a direct positive influence on the success of IDP. Project team size does not play a moderating role in the relationship between transformational leadership and project success. Also, considering the effect of the specific dimensions of transformational leadership on IDP success, only the “idealized influence” dimension influences directly and positively on the latter.Originality/valueResearch calls for examining the role of team size vis-à-vis transformational leadership style and project success and calls in general for studying project manager's leadership styles. This study contributes to literature by answering such calls. In addition, the originality of this study lies in the evaluation of the influence of the specific dimensions because the exclusive use of leadership forms provides an imperfect and oversimplified picture of reality.
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Ito, M. "International collaboration in super/hypersonic propulsion system research project (HYPR)." Aeronautical Journal 104, no. 1040 (October 2000): 445–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0001924000091934.
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Abstract A ten-year engineering research project on a super/hypersonic transport propulsion system (HYPR) initiated by AIST (Agency of Industrial Science and Technology) in 1989 has been successfully completed. The HYPR project was aimed at establishing the technology base for a propulsion system of supersonic/hypersonic transport (SST/HST) aircraft that will fly as fast as Mach 5. The project proved the feasibility of a combined cycle engine (CCE) for SST/HST by developing and running the world's first CCE , a combination of a variable cycle turbofan engine (VCE) and a methane-fuelled ramjet. The development of the CCE began with a variety of component tests, followed by the development of the high temperature core engine (HTCE) and VCE. This step-by-step approach led to steady and solid success. Based on this success, a new project was started in 1999, titled "Research and development of environmentally compatible propulsion system for next generation supersonic transport (ESPR)." This paper introduces the various achievements during the ten years of the HYPR project, and the prospects of the upcoming ESPR project.
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Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel, and Deji Rufus Ogunsemi. "Structural equation modelling of construction bond administration." Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction 21, no. 3 (November 7, 2016): 192–211. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jfmpc-02-2016-0008.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine construction bonds, which is a risk management tool for ensuring that projects are delivered successfully, with emphasis on the influence of stakeholders, project characteristics and bonding decision factors. Design/methodology/approach Using case study of completed public building projects, questionnaires were administered on stakeholders that participated in the projects to solicit information on identified issues. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to examine relationship among identified factors, and various model selection and validation tests were carried out to arrive at the best-fit model. Findings The final model revealed that type of bond, stakeholders’ influence, project characteristics, risks of bonded projects and bonding decision factors have significant effect on success of bonded construction projects. Of the stakeholders, guarantors and contractors have greater influence on effective administration of bonds. Research limitations/implications The study was limited to Lagos and Ondo states, Nigeria. Data were gathered from clients of public projects, banks and insurance companies (guarantors), as well as contracting, quantity surveying and architectural firms registered with the state governments. This is because of the fact that only such firms can be engaged on projects emanating from the governments. Practical implications To enhance project success, there is a need to adopt construction bond for both public and private projects as against the current practice where it is only mandated for public projects. Originality/value Using SEM, this research examined administration of construction bonds with a view to ascertaining their effects on projects success, thereby providing relevant empirical information for stakeholders for effective administration of construction bond.
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Bond-Barnard, Taryn Jane, Lizelle Fletcher, and Herman Steyn. "Linking trust and collaboration in project teams to project management success." International Journal of Managing Projects in Business 11, no. 2 (May 8, 2018): 432–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijmpb-06-2017-0068.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to emphasise the importance of high levels of trust and collaboration for increasing the likelihood of project management (PM) success. However, the link between these three constructs remains unclear. Design/methodology/approach In this study, the authors use structural equation modelling (SEM) based on the findings from an international survey of 151 project practitioners to demonstrate the significance of project team trust and collaboration for increasing the likelihood of PM success. Findings The results indicate that PM success becomes more likely as the degree of collaboration improves which, in turn, is influenced by an increase in the level of trust between team members. The two factors of PM success are project performance and knowledge integration and innovation. The six factors of the degree of collaboration that were studied are physical proximity, commitment, conflict, coordination, relationships and incentives. The three factors of the level of trust investigated are expectations, knowledge exchange and imported trust. Practical implications The results of the study are expected to provide insight for project practitioners to increase the likelihood of PM success by taking cognisance of the factors that influence collaboration and trust. The results of the study may also provide insight into teaching and learning in tertiary education, in terms of professionalism and integrity issues. Originality/value This paper presents a new perspective for investigating PM success. SEM techniques are used to determine the likelihood of PM success by promoting trust and collaboration in the project team. This unique approach highlights the “human factors” that influence perceived PM success which should benefit both researchers and practitioners.
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Diallo, Amadou, and Denis Thuillier. "The success dimensions of international development projects: the perceptions of African project coordinators." International Journal of Project Management 22, no. 1 (January 2004): 19–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0263-7863(03)00008-5.
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Gill, A. K. "Engineers Matter—The Lucas Key to International Success." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Management and engineering manufacture 200, no. 3 (August 1986): 205–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1243/pime_proc_1986_200_072_02.
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This paper sets out the reasons why engineers are important in Lucas Industries and goes on to illustrate this by describing the development of Lucas Girling's stop control anti-lock braking system. The concept is explained and the management of the project is outlined with details of the manufacturing systems. The contribution of engineers to such projects in manufacturing industry is stressed and the need for more broadly trained professional engineers is emphasized.
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Shafiei, Nasir Ahmad, and K. Puttanna. "Critical success factors for international development projects in Afghanistan: An exploratory factor analysis." Journal of Project Management 7, no. 4 (2022): 217–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.5267/j.jpm.2022.5.001.
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This study aims to identify and evaluate the critical success factors (CSFs) for international development projects (IDPs) from the perspective of key IDP stakeholders in Afghanistan. The study adopts a quantitative cross-sectional survey research design. Thirty-one success factors were identified and shortlisted through literature reviews and validated by experts and IDP management practitioners. The study's target population is the IPD senior management, IDP team members, and the general public. Amongst 500 questionnaires distributed, a total of 217 were returned and considered for analysis. The result of Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) revealed five key CSFs, namely: project cycle management, effective recruitment, continuous learning and adapting, project management method, and clear project goals and objectives. Besides, one-way ANOVA results revealed no statistically significant differences in the ranking of CSFs by the three groups of respondents. However, the post hoc test result indicated that the CSF 'continuous learning and adapting' was relatively rated lower by the general public. The findings of the study would assist the international community, their implementing partners, and IDP management practitioners in better management and successful implementation of IDPs in developing countries. It will also contribute to the CSFs theories and IDPM body of knowledge. The research is the first of its kind to examine the CSFs for IDPs in Afghanistan.
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Powell, Robert A., and Dennis M. Buede. "Decision-Making for Successful Product Development." Project Management Journal 37, no. 1 (March 2006): 22–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/875697280603700103.
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Success is the objective during product development and good decision-making is the “yellow brick road” that leads to success. Decisions are used by systems engineers and project managers to guide and control events that occur during product development. Mistakes due to an improper definition of decisions made in the front end of the development process can have substantially negative impacts on the total cost of the system and its success with users and bill payers. The purpose of this paper is to define key decisions that can aid project managers and systems engineers during product development.
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Bashir, Rabia, Aymen Sajjad, Shahid Bashir, Khawaja Fawad Latif, and Saman Attiq. "Project Managers’ Competencies in International Development Projects: A Delphi Study." SAGE Open 11, no. 4 (October 2021): 215824402110581. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/21582440211058188.
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Project Managers’ (PMs) competencies are critical issues for international development projects (IDPs), and the success of IDPs is largely dependent on how prudently and effectively a PM manages the IDPs operations. So far, the topic of PMs Competencies is mainly explored in the private sector context using a survey-based research approach, and very few attempts have been made to examine the competencies of PMs in the IDPs sector. Accordingly, this study examines the PMs’ competencies at each phase of the project life cycle (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing) by drawing on the sample of 15 PMs from the IDPs’ sector by employing a Delphi method, which enables aggregation of experts’ opinions in a more structured and systematic manner. Findings of this study proposed five of the most critical competencies within each phase of the project life cycle and ranked based on their relative importance, for example, leadership, communication, planning, innovation, motivation, etc. The findings contribute to emerging literature and bring new insights on project managers’ competencies in the IDPs sector.
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Lazarou, Elisabeth, Natalya Zerkina, and Yulia Savinova. "EXTEND Project: Systematic Approach to Curricula Development." Balkan Region Conference on Engineering and Business Education 1, no. 1 (October 1, 2019): 282–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/cplbu-2020-0033.
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AbstractEXTEND project is aimed at modernizing approaches to teaching engineering disciplines in Russia and Tajikistan, increasing quality of education and possibilities of employment for young engineers, students’ motivation and making engineering education attractive. Modern universities carry out not only professional training of students, but also prepare competitively capable personnel who can survive and thrive in modern free market relations, accompanied by a variety of forms of ownership and competition. International educational projects are relevant as they supply universities with international experience and job possibilities. Therefore, foreign languages competence is of key importance for engineers of future generation, and is a means of forming professional, communicative, linguistic and cultural competences. Success of teaching foreign languages depends not only on teachers’ skills, but on carefully selected and elaborated didactic materials as well. EXTEND project team exchange ideas and experience that result in fruitful discussion of issues concerning elaborating new courses to improve engineering education. International teams, which include EXTEND project participants from European, Russian and Tajik higher educational institutions will carry out the task. Project EXTEND is an open kind of consortium, which implies that members from partner countries subordinate to its leader and share joint responsibility for commitments of the consortium.
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Moczydłowska, Joanna, and Joanna Sadkowska. "Project Culture as a Key Project Success Factor: The Perspective of Polish Project Managers." WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 18 (May 7, 2021): 822–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.37394/23207.2021.18.78.
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Project management has the potential to play a key role in the effective functioning of a company. In spite of the intensive development of project management knowledge and tools, however, the ratio of projects which fail is still very high. For the above reason, interest in research dedicated to project success determinants has been increasing. Although existing empirical studies provide numerous evidence on project key-success factors, rrelatively little research has been devoted to examination of project culture in the context of its impact on the final results of projects. The study’s objective entails analysis of how project culture mediates the relationship between project characteristics and project outcome. For this purpose, a questionnaire has been developed, which was distributed among 138 project managers representing Polish enterprises. A theoretical model has been proposed, linking project attributes and project culture to project outcome. The results of the empirical studies indicate that inclusion of project culture, with special attention paid to its openness, significantly contributes to the clarification of the way project attributes affect project outcome.
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Szakács, Tamás, and András B. Frigyik. "Vehicle Dynamic Development and System Analysis Project." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1237, no. 1 (May 1, 2022): 012015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/1237/1/012015.
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Abstract The Vehicle Construction Laboratory of the Óbuda University has been funded to develop Shell EcoMaraton, Bosch GoKart, Bosch Electromobile, Emerson Pneubobile, and Formula Student Hungary project cars. Some international cooperation, based on the European Commission’s Erasmus+ program, has already taken place in the lab. In the year 2021 a mixed team of Hungarian, and international students (participants of the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship program) started to work on a project related to Vehicle Dynamic. The scope of the project is to develop a test car, that can be driven in a conventional way or capable of autonomous operation. The short range goals are the following: to build a car, with electric driving and steering capabilities, and to work out the system scheme of sensor, controller, and actuator network, for system development, mathematical analysis, and modelling/simulation.
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Kaboré, Somnoma Edouard, and Seydou Sané. "The effect of opportunism on the success of international development (ID) projects in a context dominated by a collectivist culture." International Journal of Managing Projects in Business 15, no. 3 (March 10, 2022): 548–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijmpb-09-2021-0253.
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PurposeThe effects of opportunism have been examined before, but not in specific contexts dominated by a collectivist culture. Thus, this research aims to examine the influence of opportunism on the success of International Development (ID) projects by incorporating a moderating factor – the collectivist dimension of national culture.Design/methodology/approachThe research is based on a primary database collected by questionnaire from 76 ID project coordinators in Burkina Faso (West Africa). The Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Method (PLS-SEM) was used to test our hypotheses.FindingsOur results show that opportunism has a direct negative impact on the success of ID projects. Similarly, the collectivist cultural context is to be considered as an independent variable and not a moderating factor. Indeed, the collectivist cultural context has an important positive influence on the project success. Our results call for the implementation of governance mechanisms (especially relational) to prevent opportunistic behaviour.Originality/valueUntil now, the study of the role of culture in the relationship between opportunism and project success has been neglected. Syntheses of the scientific literature on this topic do not mention any studies that have explored the moderating role of collectivist culture on the relationship between opportunism and project success. This is, to our knowledge, the first study conducted in Africa to examine these relationships in the context of ID projects.
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Моисеева, Nina Moiseeva, Бадорина, and Alina Badorina. "Domestic Companies’ Cooperation Extension Based on Development of International Projects." Russian Journal of Project Management 4, no. 4 (December 17, 2015): 23–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.12737/17503.
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The article is dedicated to the issues of increase of international cooperation effectiveness due to timely estimation of the projects, international practice consideration and decision on their applicability at the local market. Nowadays estimation of projects, that are adapted for other markets, is performed the same way as for local projects which, in the authors’ opinion, is inappropriate. Methodology of project success estimation and special tools for searching opportunity of its adaptation to new conditions are suggested for making decision on project extension to new markets. The foundation for the article is adaptation factors classification based on domestic and foreign research. Practical results of using the methodology are provided by the example of cooperation of foreign vendors and domestic supply companies.
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Hudnurkar, Manoj, Suhas Ambekar, and Sonali Bhattacharya. "Empirical analysis of Six Sigma project capability deficiency and its impact on project success." TQM Journal 31, no. 3 (May 8, 2019): 340–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/tqm-06-2018-0078.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the deficiencies in Six Sigma project capability and empirically validating its impact on project success. Design/methodology/approach Deficiencies are identified from literature focusing on Six Sigma challenges or barriers. The study used a survey approach by circulating questionnaires to 400 Six Sigma professionals from 40 multinational organisations. The conceptual model is composed of 16 items measuring five constructs for hypothesis testing. Furthermore, structural equation modelling was used to identify the relationship between Six Sigma project capability deficiency and project success. Findings The findings of the study suggest that inadequate top management support, inadequate resources and change management and inadequate quality maturity form Six Sigma project capability deficiency and affect project success. Research limitations/implications The study uses resource-based view to understand the deficiencies in Six Sigma project capability and their impact on project success. The study confirms that organisational capabilities in implementing Six Sigma affect the success of the projects. Practical implications The results of this study reveal that inadequate top management support, inadequate quality maturity of the organisation and inadequate resources and change management result into a deficiency in Six Sigma project capability. Quality managers in manufacturing and service organisations should attempt to improve these capabilities to achieve competitive advantage. Originality/value The study contributes to the literature by exploring the capability outlook of Six Sigma. The study attempts to fill the gap in Six Sigma literature by providing a structural model for understanding Six Sigma project capability deficiency and its impact on Six Sigma project success.
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Hauschildt, Jürgen, Gesche Keim, and John W. Medcof. "Realistic Criteria for Project Manager Selection and Development." Project Management Journal 31, no. 3 (September 2000): 23–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/875697280003100304.
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Five types of project managers were identified and the level of success of each and its frequency of occurrence in the project manager sample were determined. When refined through further research, this typology holds the promise of more effective project manager selection and development tools, and the possibility of maintaining a population of project managers in an organization that is optimum for the needs of that organization.
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Brière, Sophie, and Denis Proulx. "The success of an international development project: lessons drawn from a case between Morocco and Canada." International Review of Administrative Sciences 79, no. 1 (March 2013): 165–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0020852312467620.
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According to the literature on decisive criteria for the success of international development projects, this article presents a case of cooperation between Morocco and Canada on the implementation of projects to institutionalize gender equality within the Moroccan public administration. Based on a triangulation of data and starting from an analytical framework on the factors decisive for the success of international development projects, this case study illustrates the limited success of the project. Although the elements that are decisive for the success of Tier 1 of the FAES projects have resulted in the involvement of stakeholders in the implementation of the projects, the creation of local expertise and the production of tools and strategies that aid institutionalization of gender equality, this study highlights significant barriers to institutionalization. These relate mainly to the difficulty of involving stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, the lame functioning of the projects’ governance structures and the struggle to take ownership of projects designed on the basis of a management by results logic based on models specific to the donor. This case feeds the critical reflection on the various issues and challenges inherent to the management of international development projects and suggests various avenues of research. Points for practitioners The case presented in this article involves the implementation of projects to institutionalize gender equality within the Moroccan civil service supported by the Canadian cooperation agency. Although its success requires the involvement of the stakeholders, the development of local expertise and the production of institutionalization tools, this case brings to light significant obstacles to institutionalization, such as the difficulty of involving the stakeholders in the project, the limited functioning of the governance structures and the struggle to secure the ownership of the projects, designed according to models specific to the donor. It also reveals the limits of a management by results style and its consequences.
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Et al., Saeed Muhammad. "Inclusive Leadership and Project Success: The Mediation Role of Psychological Empowerment and Psychological Resilience Capacity." Psychology and Education Journal 58, no. 1 (January 20, 2021): 5546–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.17762/pae.v58i1.2172.
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Purpose – the purpose of study to determine the impact of inclusive leadership and project success. Psychological empowerment and psychological resilience capacity plays mediating role.
Design/Approach/Methodology – data has been collected from 276 Public Sector Development Programs (PSDP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Structural equation modelling was employed busing SmartPLS 3.3.2 and R-studio. This study employs robustness test (curvilinear relationship, Gaussian copula endogeneity test and response-based unit segmentation (REBUS) for homogeneity).
Findings – study found the psychological empowerment and psychological resilience capacity significantly mediating between the relationship of Inclusive leadership and project success. Ind addition, study shows complementary partial mediation between the relationships.
Originality/Value – this study addressed two questions which unanswered in prior literature. First, how inclusive leadership enhances the Public Sector Development Programs (PSDP) success? Second, does psychological empowerment and psychological resilience capacity mediates the relationship between Inclusive leadership and project success?
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Dumitrașcu-Băldău, Iulia, Dănuț-Dumitru Dumitrașcu, and Gabriela Dobrotă. "Predictive Model for the Factors Influencing International Project Success: A Data Mining Approach." Sustainability 13, no. 7 (March 31, 2021): 3819. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13073819.
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Considering that international projects with teams in the virtual environment (IPTVEs) contribute to the reduction in the carbon footprint and, at the same time, become life-saving solutions in extreme global situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations familiar with this type of project will have a substantial advantage in their ability to operate efficiently and to achieve their sustainable goals. An important aspect of project management is to identify the factors that influence the success of an international project, increasing its performance. Our first research hypothesis was that the decision to create a project team in the virtual environment is a factor with a major influence on international project success. Data collection was performed through an online survey conducted within international project team members and managers. The success factors were explained through factorial analysis which revealed two main factors and the neural network algorithm on a dataset through IBM SPSS Modeler software. The predictive model revealed that the most important field is setting up a virtual team, followed by organizational culture. These results support our hypothesis.
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Rodríguez-Rivero, Rocío, Isabel Ortiz-Marcos, Javier Romero, and Luis Ballesteros-Sánchez. "Finding the Links between Risk Management and Project Success: Evidence from International Development Projects in Colombia." Sustainability 12, no. 21 (November 9, 2020): 9294. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12219294.
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The aim of this research is to help improve the effectiveness of international development projects (IDPs) with a focus on enhancing their success. For this purpose, this work seeks to identify links between the management of risks among five projects executed in Cauca (Colombia) and the success of these projects in terms of project management and impacts on the beneficiary communities. An analysis of these projects reveals the most critical risks encountered and the relationships between the management of those risks and the success of the projects. The use of fuzzy logic through the fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) program is key to performing this difficult task. The results of a qualitative study reveal that the most important risks correspond to economic, cultural, and political factors. A quantitative analysis by fsQCA shows a direct relationship between the management of cultural differences and the positive impacts of IDPs on the beneficiary communities.
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Simović, Dragana. "Project Management in Development Aid Industry – Public vs. Private." Croatian International Relations Review 21, no. 72 (February 1, 2015): 167–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/cirr-2015-0006.
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Abstract This article examines the relationship between the type of a development aid implementing organisation (public or private) and the quality of project management in development aid. The author begins with main public administration considerations - how public aid administration is different from private and furthermore, how particular sectoral characteristics of organisations influence the quality of the management process. The article combines empirical findings on the differences between the public and private sector with a complex setting of development aid and main success factors in development aid activity, in order to determine whether for-profit or public companies are more likely to achieve better project management processes. The article identifies some indices that favorise private companies, and outlines further necessary steps that should be taken in order to broaden the argumentation and confirm or reject this assertion
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Barbalho, Sanderson César Macêdo, and Gladston Luiz Silva. "Control of project data and team satisfaction as results of PMO effort in new product development projects." International Journal of Managing Projects in Business 15, no. 1 (November 26, 2021): 121–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijmpb-02-2021-0045.
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PurposeThis paper aims to explore how new product development (NPD)-based project management offices (PMOs) work, their drivers to deliver performance and their project success impact.Design/methodology/approachThe study used a survey of 35 Brazilian and multi-national companies that identified the effort to perform a list of PMO functions, some PMO drivers in the company and five project performance perception indicators. The authors apply a specific set of statistics to uncover the relations between these dimensions of interest.FindingsThe factorial analysis allows us to find the main functions influencing each other. The project teams’ perception of project management (PM) performance is suggested as a success factor that drives PMOs when working on portfolio management issues, managing project files and promoting PM over the company.Practical implicationsThis paper contributes to a contingency approach for designing a project machine involving PMOs to support NPD projects. Managers can set the most suitable PMO functions avoiding mimicry when structuring their NPD efforts.Originality/valuePMOs have impacted team satisfaction and control of project data but not indicators related to triple constraints.
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Demirel, Senay, Harun Caliskan, Dilek Karahoca, and Adem Karahoca. "Agile software development project evaluation using the partial least squares–structural equation modelling (PLS–SEM) approach in view of critical success indicators." Global Journal of Information Technology: Emerging Technologies 7, no. 3 (December 24, 2017): 99–115. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/gjit.v7i3.2832.
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In this study, the Agile software development process is analysed by means of success and failure criteria, and their effects are determined using the partial least squares – structural equation modelling methodology. The study identifies criticial success factors in Agile software development methodology and specifically focuses on indicators to conclude their significance of relationship and impact, so that the possible results are determined, predicted and exterminated in advance.The literature search determined the success indicators of agile projects in a mul ti-dimensional view of factors. Each factor was classified into sub-factors and indicators which helped to obtain a multi-dimensional view of the factors that made them more viable. The answers of the participants were mapped to the detailed criteria and a pplied to the model developed. The results which showed the effects of each sub-criteria mapped to one of the main criteria of the Agile software development process were determined and evaluated.Keywords: Critical success factors, success criteria, agile software development process, partial least squares – structuralequation modeling, success indicator, failure indicator.
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Rybakova, Е., R. Sultanova, G. Gayazova, D. Rybakov, and U. Nuryeva. "RESEARCH AND UPDATE OF THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT RESOURCE." National Association of Scientists 1, no. 37(64) (March 15, 2021): 27–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.31618/nas.2413-5291.2021.1.64.380.
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Today, despite the conscious personality-centered orientation of the principles, technologies, subjects of educational development at all levels of the organization, by tradition, consciously or involuntarily, but periodically, the primacy of performing, reproductive success over the project, creative, individually prioritized selectivity of the educational activities of children is renewed and maintained. and adolescents.A number of documents of the international level, supported by our state, orients the education system towards updating not only those resources and needs of children and their families, which are prospectively viewed in the format of identified competencies and needs, educational and other plans, but those that we can assume in the most advanced modeling and projections.
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Chan, Daniel W. M., Timothy O. Olawumi, and Alfred M. L. Ho. "Critical success factors for building information modelling (BIM) implementation in Hong Kong." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 26, no. 9 (October 21, 2019): 1838–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ecam-05-2018-0204.
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Purpose Some initiatives have been proposed and implemented to facilitate successful project delivery and improve coordination and collaboration in the design, construction and management phases of project development. Building information modeling (BIM) is one of those initiatives that, though recent, however, have made a significant impact on the construction industry in some countries. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach This paper aims to explore the critical success factors for BIM implementation in the architecture, engineering and construction industry of Hong Kong through a mixed research method (structured empirical questionnaire survey and expert interviews). Findings The most influential success factor relates to the client’s acceptance with BIM projects, proper organizational structure to support a BIM system within the company and financial aid from the government to set up the BIM system. The expert interviewees also stressed the need for willingness from project staff members to learn and utilize BIM. Practical implications This study has contributed to the establishment of more practical and effective strategies for ensuring full adoption of BIM in Hong Kong. Practical recommendations for enhancing BIM adoption in the construction industry were highlighted. Originality/value This study has established the key drivers leading to the success of BIM implementation in Hong Kong, as well as in the perspective of construction experts on how to enhance its uptake in construction projects.
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Sanchez, Otávio Próspero, Marco Alexandre Terlizzi, and Heverton Roberto de Oliveira Cesar de Moraes. "Cost and time project management success factors for information systems development projects." International Journal of Project Management 35, no. 8 (November 2017): 1608–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2017.09.007.
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Bondarenko, Olena, Tetiana Ustik, Zoreslava Liulchak, Kateryna Horska, Olena Nahorna, and Оksana Stets. "Crowdfunding Development in the Social Media Marketing System." WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 19 (October 21, 2022): 1678–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.37394/23207.2022.19.152.
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The relevance of crowdfunding in the context of social media marketing is confirmed by a broad media narrative for its multifaceted potential. Media marketing is becoming a driver for the promotion of business ideas and innovative projects in view of the growing role of social networks in shaping public opinion. The aim of the study was the development of a model for evaluating the success of crowdfunding projects and its implementation in the social media marketing system. Three dimensions of information description — the information volume, attitude to information (feedback), and information quality in terms of information communication — were considered as the components of the crowdfunding assessment model. The hypotheses were advanced about the relationship between information description and the success of crowdfunding based on these variables. The hypotheses were tested through the processing of data (N=544) from media agencies’ websites. The results show that the number of words in the project description is inversely related to the success of crowdfunding (b=−0.007), and the number of videos and images is directly related to the project success (R2=0.93). The effectiveness of social networks was confirmed allowing for the consumer loyalty to this method of obtaining information and time spent daily on the Internet (63% in the total user activity). The content analysis found that social networks demonstrated the best indicators in raising funds for crowdfunding, compared to the project promotion through traditional media, and it was the main idea of the research. This study has both theoretical and applied significance: it can be a starting point for establishing the academic background for studying the experience of implementing crowdfunding projects through social networks; the obtained results can be used in the practical activities of crowd marketers.
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Sandhu, Maqsood Ahmad, Ahm Shamsuzzoha, and Petri Helo. "Does outsourcing always work? A critical evaluation for project business success." Benchmarking: An International Journal 25, no. 7 (October 1, 2018): 2198–215. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bij-06-2017-0146.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to deal with the importance and obstacles of outsourcing strategy in project business in terms of product development perspectives. This strategy is intrinsically analyzed and evaluated with respect to the strategic business environments. Design/methodology/approach The objective of this research is to analyze the advantages and limitations of the outsourcing that have been identified in prior studies. This research has attempted to investigate the performance implications of outsourcing strategies in terms of theoretical considerations and implementation perspectives. Findings In this study, the authors have presented a general overview of outsourcing strategies in terms of both light and dark sides of this approach. Various driving forces of outsourcing strategy along with critical success factors are articulated within project to product development perspectives. Research limitations/implications Future research could be continued to measure various performance variables such as productivity, sales, revenues, career opportunities, manifest in power struggles, change jobs, change organizational cultures, etc. in multiple case companies, which affect with the success or failure of outsourcing arrangements. Practical implications The term outsourcing is nowadays a widely known business strategy, where manufacturing firms share partly or fully of their production process with outside organizations or suppliers. The research approach as articulated within this paper would be beneficial for project business organizations and specially the product designers and project managers for planning and developing their strategic business potentials with respect to outsourcing and in-sourcing decisions. Originality/value In this paper a high-level decision-making model for outsourcing and a cause and effect type framework are demonstrated with a view to ease the decision-making process for the organizations managers.
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Olanrewaju, Oludolapo Ibrahim, Ahmed Farouk Kineber, Nicholas Chileshe, and David John Edwards. "Modelling the Impact of Building Information Modelling (BIM) Implementation Drivers and Awareness on Project Lifecycle." Sustainability 13, no. 16 (August 9, 2021): 8887. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13168887.
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The Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) industry is generally slow in adopting emerging technologies, and such hesitance invariably restricts performance improvements. A plethora of studies have focused on the barriers, Critical Success Factors (CSFs), lifecycle and drivers independently, but none have explored the impact of BIM drivers and awareness on the project lifecycle. This study empirically explored the impact of BIM drivers and awareness on the project lifecycle using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Initially, a conceptual model was developed from an extensive literature review. Thereafter, the model was tested using primary questionnaire data obtained from 90 construction professionals in Lagos, Nigeria. Emergent findings indicate that Building Information Modelling (BIM) drivers have a high impact on BIM awareness at the operation stage of the project lifecycle. The SEM model has an average R2 value of 23% which is moderate. Consequently, this research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing invaluable insight into the impact of BIM drivers on BIM awareness in the project lifecycle. Knowledge acquired will help industry stakeholders and government to develop appropriate policies to increase BIM uptake within contemporary practice.
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Olateru-Olagbegi, Adeniyi Thomas, Olumide Olayinka Obe, and Olalekan Aquila Jesuleye. "The Role of Software Technology Adoption on Project Success at Research Institutes in Southwest Nigeria." Information Resources Management Journal 33, no. 3 (July 2020): 100–116. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/irmj.2020070105.
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The paper examined the role of software technology adoption on project success at research institutes in Southwest Nigeria. The study employed a survey research method based on a simple structured questionnaire to gather data. Mean item ratings were used to rank the level of software technology adoption. Partial least square-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyse mean item relationships. The results show a positive and significant effect between software technology adoption and project success. Among the software technologies, Microsoft Excel ranked first, with a mean value of 4.5. If software technology is made available, researchers are more productive in their daily activities, and success rates increase.
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Gudas, Saulius, and Karolis Noreika. "Causal Interactions in Agile Application Development." Mathematics 10, no. 9 (April 30, 2022): 1497. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/math10091497.
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The Agile approach and tools are popular for the management of Enterprise Application Software (EAS) development. This article focuses on the issue of inconsistency between strategic business objectives and the functionality of the software developed. Agile management tools lack the functionality of EAS project activities coordination. This article aims to rethink Agile project management using the causal modelling approach. A causal model of Agile project management using a management transaction (MT) concept was developed. The notion of the space of processes was used to identify the MTs location along the axes of aggregation, generalization, and time and to formalize their interaction specifications. Taxonomy of the coordination meta-types and types was developed using the identifiers of the MTs. The modified Agile activities hierarchy was developed, and vertical and horizontal causal interactions between Agile activities were identified. This modified Agile management model helps to consistently track the integrity of EAS project content. Complexity indicators were introduced to evaluate the EAS project complexity and their average and normalized values are presented. Additional attributes in the Agile management tool Jira are proposed. Monitoring mismatch between strategic business objectives and development activities content helps to improve the success of EAS projects delivery.
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Dessai, Asmita, and Vahid Javidroozi. "Cross-sectoral process modelling for smart city development." Business Process Management Journal 27, no. 7 (October 5, 2021): 2051–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bpmj-05-2021-0333.
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PurposeIntegration of city systems is needed to provide flexibility, agility and access to real-time information for the creation and delivery of efficient services in a smart and sustainable city. Consequently, City Process Modelling (CPMo) becomes an essential element of connecting various city sectors. However, to date, there has been limited research on the requirements of an ideal CPMo approach and the usefulness of available Business Process Modelling (BPMo) approaches. This research develops a framework for CPMo to guide smart city developers when modelling city processes.Design/methodology/approachData from literature analysis was gathered to derive capabilities of existing BPMo techniques. Then, semi-structured interviews were conducted to thematically and qualitatively explore the requirements, challenges and success factors of CPMo.FindingsThe interview findings offered 17 requirements to be addressed by a CPMo approach, along with several challenges and success factors to be considered when implementing CPMo approaches. Then, the paper presents the results of mapping these requirements against 12 existing BPMo capabilities, identified from the literature, concluding that a significant number of requirements (which are mainly related to inputs and visualisation) have been left unfulfilled by existing BPMo approaches. Hence, developing an innovative CPMo approach is necessary to address the components of unfulfilled requirements.Originality/valueThe innovative framework presented in this paper justifies the CPMo requirements, which are unexplored in existing SCD frameworks. Moreover, it will act as a guide for smart city developers, to model cross-sectoral city processes, helping them progress their SCD road map and make their cities smart.