scholarly journals INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND ABANDONMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
MERCY OLUYOMI OGUNNUSI ◽  
HUDA SALMAN ◽  
RICHARD LAING
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Cost Overrun ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Sustainable Procurement ◽  
Innovative Management ◽  
Procurement Method

The Nigerian Government is developing infrastructure guided by the United Nations (UN) call for sustainable development. However, uncompleted government infrastructure (roads, bridges, buildings, dams and others) projects litter the entire landscape of the country. This research investigates the causes of infrastructure abandonment in Nigeria through literature review and distribution of questionnaire. It also posits possible solutions to the menace of abandoned infrastructure. Findings from the literature review revealed inefficient procurement processes, defective design, cost overrun, and changes in government (election). From 129 questionnaire distributed to Architects, Engineers, Project Managers, Surveyors, Builders and Construction Procurement Personnel in the built environment both in the public and private sectors in Nigeria, 80 responses were received and analysed with SPSS Pearson Correlation Analysis. The findings from the survey showed that inadequate planning, change in government, faulty procurement, corruption and politics are some of the causes of abandonment. “Changing procurement method” ranked highest in the recommendation for addressing the abandoned infrastructure projects followed by designing with deconstructability in mind. Amongst other recommendations are using innovative management tools and refurbishment of abandoned projects. This research is imperative for the revitalisation of abandoned infrastructure environmentally, economically, and socially and the integration of innovative management tools for the future sustainable procurement of infrastructure.

Investigation of Cost-Influencing Factors Potentially ‎Controllable by Main Contractors in Construction Projects in ‎Iraq

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (7A) ◽  
pp. 1069-1076
Author(s):  
Layth T. Ali ◽  
Raid S. Abid Ali ◽  
Zeyad S. M. Khaled
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Cost Overrun ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Labor Recruitment ◽  
Supply Planning ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

Cost overrun in construction projects is a common phenomenon in Iraq. This might occur due to diversity of factors. This study aims to identify the factors influencing construction projects cost that are potentially controllable by main contractors. A field study through a questionnaire survey was directed to a sample of related Iraqi professional engineers from general contracting companies at both public and private sectors. Their opinions on the impact and frequency of each factor were investigated. The questionnaire offered (59) factors classified in (8) categories namely; legislations, financial and economic, design, contractual, site management, material, labor and equipment. The factors were ranked according to the highest Relative Importance Index (RII). The study revealed (10) major factors that are potentially controllable by main contractors namely; labor productivity, sub-contractors and suppliers performance, equipment productivity, site organization and distribution of equipment, experience and training of project managers, scheduling and control techniques, planning for materials supply, planning for equipment supply, materials delivery and planning for skilled labor recruitment. Recommendations to aid contractors and owners in early identification of these factors are also included in this study.

scholarly journals A Systematic Literature Review on Risk Factors in Software Development Outsourcing

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.20) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Alawiyah Abd Wahab ◽  
Teh Piak San
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Lower Cost ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Software Development Outsourcing ◽  
Development Risk

Software development outsourcing has become a prevalent practice in the software industry. Organizations in both public and private sectors are adopting software development outsourcing in order to achieve lower cost and to access to skilled labour. However, it is widely recognized that outsourced software development projects involve risks and sometimes leads to undesirable consequences. Existing research in the software engineering and related areas have identified several risks in the software development outsourcing projects such as lack of communication and technical skills. The aim of this paper is to examine the literature on outsourced software development in order to identify some risks that could occur during the pre-contract, contract and post-contract phases of the outsourcing life cycle. It is anticipated that by understanding these risks, project managers could better manage them and subsequently increase the possibility of the success of outsourcing project. A systematic literature review of studies on software development outsourcing published in year 2005 to year 2015 was conducted. Of 41 studies consulted, 18 were concerned with outsourcing software development risk factors. The top three risk factors identified are lack of required technical skills and competencies (61%), lack of communication (44%) and poorly articulated requirements (44%).  

scholarly journals Project management in public-private partnerships: a conceptual framework based on a systematic literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Magalhães ◽  
Lucas Baraças Figueiredo ◽  
Lucas Torres de Jesus
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Project Cycle

Abstract: Despite the increasing number of Public-Private Partnerships projects, the results have shown little effectiveness and difficulties in several aspects of project management. This study performs a systematic literature review combining bibliometric analysis and content analysis to identify the challenges in managing these projects and techniques to overcome them, highlighting the critical success factors for project management. The results indicate an increasing number of researches in the field, but there is still a lack of systematization of the management tools and absence of critical success factors during the accomplishment of this type of project. This study proposes a systematization of these elements throughout the project cycle, allowing project managers to visualize challenges and techniques to increase the results related to the main success factors of each stage.

scholarly journals The impact of organizational support on project efficiency: evidence from Kazakhstan

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 203-212
Author(s):  
Orazaly Sabden ◽  
Assel Kozhakhmetova ◽  
Aknur Zhidebekkyzy ◽  
Sharbanu Turdalina
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Support ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Service Industry ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Cost Overrun ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact

Project managers from different areas struggle to find universal set of factors to achieve high project efficiency. However, the project efficiency assessment varies across industries, making it difficult to apply general concepts and guidelines in the specific project environment. The study’s main purpose is to assess the impact of organizational support on project efficiency in different areas and identify critical processes that increase it. The paper presents quantitative research results by using data from 261 project managers in the Republic of Kazakhstan during 2018–2019. The research sample consists of commercialization projects, scientific projects, social projects, and projects from the service industry. The research findings show the different quality levels of top management support and its high correlation with project efficiency. Furthermore, the study reveals the specific processes for each investigated type of project that highly correlate with project efficiency dimensions. Commercialization projects that intensively use the organizational support processes were the most efficient projects by showing the best result in cost overrun (15%) and the second resulted in schedule overrun (17%). These findings have theoretical and practical implications, supporting project managers in increasing their project efficiency by choosing the critical, proper project management tools and techniques.

Prevent/Control Identity Theft

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 30-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmud A. Shareef ◽  
Vinod Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Identity Theft ◽  
Operational Performance ◽  
Application Framework ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

This study provides an application framework toward measures to prevent/control identity theft in conjunction with sources. It also identifies the impact of overall protection of identity theft on consumer trust, the cost of products/services, and operational performance, all of which in turn contribute to a purchase intention using E-commerce (EC). For the first objective, this study proposes a matrix of sources and measures to prevent and control identity theft. From this matrix, using knowledge from a literature review and judgment based on plausibility, the authors identify global laws, controls placed on organizations, publications to develop awareness, technical management, managerial policy, risk management tools, data management, and control over employees are the potential measuring items to prevent identity theft related to EC. A case study in banking sector through a qualitative approach was conducted to verify the proposed relations, constructs, and measuring items. For the second objective, this research paper conceptualizes a model based on literature review and validates that based on the case study in the financial sector. The model reflects the effects of preventing and controlling identity theft on the costs of products/services, operational performance, and customers’ perception of trust, which would lead to purchase intention in EC.

scholarly journals The missing study: a characterization of peer education practice

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mara Fernandes Da Silva ◽  
Alice Delerue Matos ◽  
Susana Henriques
Keyword(s):  
Peer Education ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Social Intervention ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Education Practice ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Education Interventions ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Sociological Studies

 Peer education interventions have grown significantly in recent decades, but sociological studies on the subject are limited. To respond to this need, we carried out an exhaustive inventory and characterization of 67 peer education projects developed in Portugal. The information given by the project managers was processed using a content analysis technique. This practice is growing, benefiting from public and private promotion. Although it has demonstrated some efficacy, further improvements can be made. The characterization undertaken allowed us to build a typology that summarizes this practice and that can be useful for researchers and practitioners in a context of globalization of risks and increased social intervention and reflexivity.  

scholarly journals Literature review on models for measuring the contribution of the information system to performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 478-488
Author(s):  
Mohamed OMARI ◽  
Hafida NIA
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Behavioral Approach ◽  
Resource Theory ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Multidimensional Concept

The information system (IS) occupies an essential place in public and private establishments and managers are constantly seeking to create value by implementing information systems that generate tangible and intangible gains. To do this, they are constantly investing in information systems to improve their performance and generate results. However, these managers are constantly questioning the relevance and effectiveness of these investments. The information system poses a problem of definition given that it is a multidimensional concept, and also of measurement. The objective of this paper is to review the literature on the different models for measuring the contribution of information systems to the performance of organizations, based on the resource theory and the behavioral approach in a processual perspective. This literature review allows us to identify and present these models, with a view to testing them in various contexts.

scholarly journals A BESPOKE APPROACH FOR RELATING MATERIAL WASTE TO COST OVERRUN IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-52
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Saidu ◽  
W Shakantu ◽  
A Adamu ◽  
I Anugwo
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Cost Overrun ◽  
Project Cost ◽  
Cost Overruns ◽  
Project Completion ◽  
Final Project

The problems of material waste and cost overruns are common in the construction industry. These problems occur at different stages of a construction project, from planning, design to project completion. The argument on how to eliminate cost overrun has been on-going for the past 70 years as on-site wastage of materials leads to increase in the final project cost. This paper examines the relationship between the causes of material waste and those of cost overrun at the pre-contract and post-contract stages of a project. The desktop methodological approach was firstly adopted in comparing the causes of material waste and those of cost overruns from the literature, in order to determine the possible relationship. Subsequently, interviews were purposively conducted with construction professionals within Abuja, Nigeria, in order to verify the literature based information. The result reveals that all the causes of material waste also cause cost overrun at the pre-contract and the post-contract stages of a project. 96.88% and 81.81% of the causes of cost overrun also cause material waste at the pre-contract and post-contract stages respectively. Other causes which are not related are mostly, the micro-economic and macro-economic factors. These results are not different from those of the interviews conducted with professionals and summarised in the tick box. It was also found that to achieve Effective Construction Material Waste Management (ECMWM) for any construction project, material waste must be controlled at its sources and causes, and at different stages of a project. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that effective management of material waste would translate into a reduction in the level of project cost overrun. The study recommends that construction-project managers, as well as the construction practitioners should encourage the management of material-waste causes, as it has the potential to minimise cost overrun for projects. 

scholarly journals Readiness of Public and Private Sector Organizations for Knowledge Management: A Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Hamyar Nasser Al-Mahruqi ◽  
Abdelmajid Bouazza ◽  
Mohammed Nasser Al-Suqri
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Organizational Readiness ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Public And Private Sector

This paper reviews the growing literature on organizational readiness for knowledge management (KM) in both public and private sectors. It is based on literature published during the period 1997-2016. Only original research papers have been included in this literature review. The thematic structure has been adopted. In the beginning, significance of knowledge as well as the significance and definition of KM will be clarified. Afterwards, the underlying problems and methodological issues raised in the literature will be discussed. The paper also reviews the relationship between organizational readiness and organizational and human contributing factors. Finally, significant differences in employees’ attitudes and willingness to be involved in the KM process according to different demographic variables will be examined. Research shows that it is essential to assess organizational readiness before embarking on KM projects. In addition, research indicates that both organizational factors, namely, culture, structure, and information technology (IT) infrastructure, and human factors, namely, acceptance of KM and willingness to participate in the KM process influence, organizational readiness for KM. This study is useful for researchers and practitioners to understand current trends and problems and methodological issues. This paper identifies trends, problems and methodological issues. A mixed-approach investigation consisting of both quantitative and qualitative methods is recommended to provide a comprehensive understanding of the contributing factors influencing organizational readiness for KM.

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