scholarly journals Barriers to Effective Stakeholder Management in the Delivery of Multifarious Infrastructure Projects (MIPs)

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gali A. Zarewa
Keyword(s):  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Infrastructure Projects ◽  
Potential Conflict ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Incorrect Information

Abstract Effective Stakeholder Management (ESM) has been identified as one of the key requirements for successful project delivery by several scholars. This study, aimed at improving the chances of achieving successful Multifarious Infrastructure Projects’ (MIPs) delivery in Nigeria, was conducted through literature review, questionnaire survey and Relative Importance Index (RII) method of data analysis. The study identified 39 barriers to ESM in the delivery of MIPs in Nigeria, evaluated their respective impacts on projects’ delivery and ranked the barriers in ascending order of their respective impact levels. Failure to understand stakeholders’ needs and expectations, uncooperative attitude of stakeholders, failure to identify key stakeholders, failure to identify potential conflict areas, project manager’s poor knowledge of stakeholder management (SM), late identification of stakeholders, issuance of incorrect information to stakeholders, lack of stakeholder engagement/involvement, conflicts between stakeholders, misunderstanding of roles by stakeholders, lack of fairness and equity for all stakeholders and lack of continuity in SM process were ranked as the ten top barriers, in descending order, with highest levels of impact against ESM in MIPs delivery. The study also provided MIPs managers with an insight on the barriers to address/focus on in order to achieve ESM in the delivery of their projects. The study concluded that there was need to pay special attention to the above barriers due to their high impact level on ESM and improve current approaches to stakeholder management in MIPs delivery in order to improve the success rate of the projects. The study recommends development and effective implementation of an appropriate strategy for handling stakeholder management in the delivery of MIPs and other projects.

What Matters Most

2016 ◽  
pp. 220-237
Author(s):  
Amy Marisa Lubis ◽  
Nor'Aini Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Performance Assessment ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Industry Performance ◽  
Index Value ◽  
Level Of Importance

This chapter aims to identify the level of importance of the performance attributes of architects in the project delivery process by using self-evaluation. Good performance is the only insurance that can help construction professionals, such as architects, to survive in the industry. Performance problems during the design process that are experienced by these professionals are the reasons for the drawbacks and deficiencies in construction. The present study proposes 37 performance attributes. The results revealed that understanding the client's objectives is the performance attribute with the highest relative importance index value. The present study recommends for future research on improving the performance assessment in design practice and providing behavior-based feedback to increase feedback accuracy for measuring the performance of architects in the design delivery process needed by the employers in the construction industry.

scholarly journals Further insights by project managers into the problems in project management

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Vincent Livesey
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
The Everyday ◽  
Everyday Problems

A Delphi study using twenty-three project practitioners over six rounds is aimed to identify significant problems in project management, arising from the nature of projects other than those readily identifiable in a literature review. The study goes on to identify project managers’ behaviours which are recognised as having successful impacts on the delivery of projects. A Relative Importance Index for the problems and behaviours resulting from the issues identified in the study is calculated. This study continues by reporting the views of practitioners involved in the management of large projects on the everyday problems they experience in managing projects, problems that are not adequately addressed in current project management texts concerning the nature of projects. Five additional problems, not generally discussed in the literature, were identified together with seven interpersonal skills and behaviours that are major contributors to increasing the likelihood of a successful project delivery.

scholarly journals Application of Knowledge Management by Indigenous Contracting Firms for Construction Project Delivery

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. S Rasheed
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Organisational Performance ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Response Rate Data ◽  
And Training

This study aims to assess readiness of Nigerian Indigenous Contractors (NIC) to adopt Knowledge Management (KM).This is achieved by identify in requirements for adopting KM; evaluating NICs preparedness to meet these requirements; and examining benefits of KM to NICs. Purposive sampling technique was adopted for the survey. Fifteen factor requirements for adoption of KM was identified from literature and structured into a questionnaire which was administered to NICs. Eighty-four copies of questionnaires were retrieved from the total sample size of 129, representing 65% response rate. Data was analyzed using percentages, and Relative Importance Index (RII). The factor requirements used for the survey achieved a Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.70 showing a high relationship between them. Results revealed that management’s strategic plan to adopt KM; and training/education of personnel are factors highly prioritized by NICs, but mechanism to enhance storing & retrieval of knowledge is yet to exist in 98% of the NICs sampled. Improvement of profitability and process enhancements are considered more important by NICs amongst derivable benefits from KM. The Study concluded that NICs are not yet prepared to adopt KM but are willing to explore its benefits for improved organisational performance.

Examining the entry of Walmart into South Africa: A stakeholder management perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-89
Author(s):  
Tembinkosi Bonakele ◽  
Dave Beaty ◽  
Fathima Rasool ◽  
Drikus Kriek
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Trade Unions ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Management Perspective ◽  
Labour Standards ◽  
History Of ◽  
Primary Focus

The recent entry of the US multinational Walmart into South Africa has proved to be a source of controversy. Key stakeholders in South Africa objected to the merger and attempted to block it unless certain conditions were met. The aim of this study was to examine the controversy and the conditions surrounding the merger. The research employed a qualitative archival analysis to examine publicly available sources of information with regard to the merger. The findings revealed key stakeholders’ concerns that Walmart’s entry would lead to an increase in imports which would displace local producers, increase unemployment, marginalise trade unions and lower labour standards unless certain conditions were met. The results also revealed problems relating to the firm’s primary focus on “business” while neglecting “public interest” issues, naively relying on their “local retailer” to manage key stakeholders, and assuming that their perceived controversial reputation regarding treatment of trade unions and their views about unemployment as well as the controversies surrounding their history of entry into other global markets would not have the major negative impact it did on stakeholders in South Africa.

Causes of Delay in Budget Hotel Construction Projects

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 49-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milind T. Phadtare
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Business Group ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Joint Effort ◽  
Indian Context ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Project Participants ◽  
Causes Of Delays ◽  
Industry Training

Delay in construction projects is a universal phenomenon. However, the topic is not adequately studied in the Indian context. This paper attempts to identify the causes of delays in construction of budget hotels in India and suggest remedies to avoid some delays. A business group constructing budget hotels across the country is approached for this study. Forty causes of delay have been identified and Relative Importance Index was calculated. The contribution of each category of causes of delay to overall delay in the projects was computed. Remedies such as, joint effort of the participants of the industry, training, coordination between project participants and project timing and scheduling are suggested and validated.

A benchmarking approach to the progress of green materials and systems’ use in the UAE construction industry

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aly Elgayar ◽  
Salwa Mamoun Beheiry ◽  
Alaa Jabbar ◽  
Hamad Al Ansari
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Past ◽  
Green Materials ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Regulatory Guidelines

Purpose Over the past decade, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced several green regulatory guidelines, federal decrees, and a considerable number of environmentally friendly initiatives. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the top green materials and systems used currently in the UAE construction industry as per the new laws dictate as well as see if professionals are switching over to incorporate more green materials, systems, and/or designs. Design/methodology/approach The work involved reviewing internationally popular green materials and systems for construction, developing a questionnaire based on the literature review, surveying professionals in the seven UAE emirates, and ranking the findings based on the relative importance index. Findings Findings found the top used green materials and system in the UAE’s construction industry. As well as identified that there is a communication gap between the design and implementation phases that is possibly hindering the use of more green materials and systems. Originality/value This study sets a baseline to measure the UAE’s progress over the coming years in terms of integrating more green construction materials, systems, methodologies, and trends.

scholarly journals Insights of project managers into the problems in project management

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Vincent Livesey
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Delphi Panel ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Team Management ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
Importance Index

A Delphi study using project managers who had managed projects in excess of $500 million was used to confirm the significance and frequency of problems resulting from the nature of projects. Using the results obtained from the Delphi study a ranking of the problems experienced in these projects was obtained by calculating a Relative Importance Index. Additionally, the Delphi panel members were asked their views concerning the need for traditional project management skills (hard skills) and team management skills (soft skills) as project size increased from below $50 million to over $500 million. A substantial increase in the need for both skills was indicated with the increase in the need for soft skills being the most significant.

scholarly journals Climate and resource information as tools for dealing with farmer-pastoralist conflicts in the Sahel

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ole Mertz ◽  
Kjeld Rasmussen ◽  
Laura Vang Rasmussen
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Environmental Change ◽  
Power Relations ◽  
Change Processes ◽  
Potential Conflict ◽  
Resource Information ◽  
Key Stakeholders

Abstract. Conflicts between pastoralists and farmers in the Sahel arise from competition over land and water resources or because of livestock damages to crops. Rather than being linked to larger environmental change processes such as climate change, they are often causes by inappropriate zoning of land, governance and unequal power relations between stakeholders in the conflicts. In this paper, we explore whether improved weather and resource information and improvement in its communication could prevent conflicts or reduce their severity. Based on a survey of key stakeholders and studies on pastoral access to and use of information, we conclude that improved information may both reduce and increase the level of conflict, depending on the context. Communication of improved information will need to go beyond just the weather and resource information and also include the multiple options for herd movements as well as providing information on herd crowding and potential conflict areas.

scholarly journals Feeding habits of Cocobolo Andinoacara pulcher in the cienaga Grande de Lorica, Colombia

2016 ◽  
pp. 5189-5197
Author(s):  
Charles W Olaya-Nieto ◽  
Liquey Camargo-Herrera ◽  
Vanessa Díaz-Sajonero ◽  
Fredys F Segura-Guevara
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Stomach Content ◽  
Feeding Habits ◽  
Frequency Of Occurrence ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Length Relationship ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Gut Length

ABSTRACTObjective. The feeding habits of Cocobolo (Andinoacara pulcher) in the cienaga Grande de Lorica, Sinu river basin, were studied. Materials and methods. The stomach content was analyzed using the Proportion of empty stomachs, Grade of digestion, Frequency of occurrence, numerical Frequency, Gravimetry, relative importance Index (RII) and the gut length-total length relationship. Results. 39.8% of stomachs were empty, 47.1% of preys were fresh and five food groups were identified. Vegetable remains was the most frequent group (63.8%) and the prey with greatest composition in weight (33.5%), while Rest of fishes was the most abundant group (34.7%). It was observed that in low and rising waters, fishes was the most consumed prey, while that in high and falling waters the most consumed prey was vegetable remains. Vegetable remains, detritus and fishes were food groups of secondary relative importance, while Insects and Others were circumstantial or incidental groups. Conclusions. The results achieved indicate that Cocobolo is a fish with omnivores feeding habits with a preference for fishes and vegetable remains. RESUMEN Objetivo. Se estudiaron los hábitos alimentarios de Cocobolo (Andinoacara pulcher) en la ciénaga Grande de Lorica, cuenca del río Sinú, Colombia. Materiales y Métodos. El contenido estomacal se evaluó con el Coeficiente de vacuidad, Grado de llenado, Grado de digestión, Frecuencia de ocurrencia, Frecuencia numérica, Gravimetría, Índice de importancia relativa y la relación longitud intestinal- longitud total. Resultados. El 39.8% de los estómagos se encontró vacío, el 47.1% de las presas en estado fresco y se identificaron cinco grupos alimentarios. Material vegetal fue el grupo más frecuente (63.8%) y con mayor composición por peso (33.5%), mientras que Restos de peces fue el más abundante (34.7%). Se observó que en aguas bajas y en aguas ascendentes, peces fue la presa más consumida, mientras que en aguas altas y aguas descendentes, fue material vegetal. Material vegetal, detritos y restos de peces fueron grupos alimentarios de importancia relativa secundaria, mientras que insectos y otros fueron circunstanciales o incidentales. Conclusiones. Los resultados alcanzados indican que Cocobolo es un pez de hábitos alimentarios omnívoros con preferencia por peces y material vegetal.

scholarly journals Faktor Penglibatan Pelajar dalam Aktiviti Bukan Akademik anjuran Universiti

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 85-94
Author(s):  
Nazriah Rasul ◽  
Rafiza Mohamed ◽  
Siti Nurhuda Abd. Wahid ◽  
Yusmady Md. Junus ◽  
Rosmiza Awang Noh
Keyword(s):  
Relative Importance ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Importance Index

Aktiviti-aktiviti yang dianjurkan di universiti tidak kira akademik atau bukan akademik haruslah boleh membentuk pelajar yang seimbang bukan sahaja dari aspek jasmani dan emosi, malah dari aspek rohani dan intelek juga. Walau bagaimanapun, trend terkini pelajar adalah kurang melibatkan diri dalam aktiviti-aktiviti anjuran universiti Oleh itu kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti faktor penglibatan pelajar dalam aktiviti bukan akademik anjuran universiti dan mengenal pasti langkah-langkah yang boleh diambil supaya lebih ramai pelajar melibatkan diri dalam aktiviti bukan akademik anjuran universiti. Ia dijalankan terhadap 888 orang responden daripada 5,534 pelajar diploma di Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur (UTMKL). Berdasarkan kepada keputusan analisa menggunakan kaedah Relative Importance Index (RII), faktor pengaruh rakan telah dikenal pasti sebagai faktor yang paling mempengaruhi penglibatan pelajar terhadap aktiviti bukan akademik anjuran universiti iaitu dengan nilai RII sebanyak 0.79. Manakala faktor yang paling kurang mempengaruhi pelajar menyertai aktiviti bukan akademik anjuran universiti ialah faktor personaliti pelajar dengan nilai RII sebanyak 0.59. Maklum balas daripada pelajar berkenaan dengan langkah-langkah yang boleh diambil supaya lebih ramai pelajar melibatkan diri dalam aktiviti bukan akademik anjuran universiti dianalisis menggunakan kaedah Analisa Bertema. Maklum balas pelajar telah dikelaskan kepada 6 tema iaitu penambahan aktiviti yang aktif dan menarik, penambahan infrastruktur oleh universiti, menambah baik saluran komunikasi pelaksanaan aktiviti, merancang pelaksanaan aktiviti, sokongan universiti dalam bentuk kewangan dan memberikan galakan dan motivasi. Hasil daripada kajian ini boleh diguna pakai dalam membuat perancangan aktiviti akademik di universiti bagi menarik lebih ramai pelajar melibatkan diri. Kajian seperti ini harus dijalankan pada masa akan datang. Perincian mengikut jenis aktiviti bukan akademik dan perbandingan mengikut jantina terhadap faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi penglibatan pelajar terhadap aktiviti bukan akademik dapat membantu dalam menjelaskan dan memperincikan lagi penglibatan para pelajar dengan lebih menyeluruh.

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