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Haverila, M., Haverila, K. C., & Twyford, J. C. (2021). Critical variables and constructs in
the context of project management: importance-performance analysis. International
Journal of Managing Projects in Business, 14(4), 836–864.
https://doi.org/10.1108/IJMPB-02-2020-0071
The research team of three scholars; Matti Haverila (Department of Marketing,
Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, Canada), Kai Christian Haverila (Department of
Marketing, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada), and Jenny Carita Twyford (The
University of Manchester, Manchester, UK) presented the paper in 2020. The
International Journal of Managing Projects in Business published the research paper in its
issue of May 2021. The paper offers a statistical analysis based on SmartPLS software
and discusses the importance and associated performance of key project management
constructs and indicators to make practical and actionable recommendations for project
managers to recognize and improve project management practices.
The paper expansively discusses the relevance of critical elements such as customer
satisfaction, value for money, project communication, and schedule for the successful
implementation of projects. The paper underlines the reports by the Project Management
Institute (PMI) that the contribution of the industries with a strong focus on projects will
be approximately US$20.2 trillion by 2027. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes that the
importance of transforming business activities into projects for organizations is rapidly
increasing. As a result, the paper suggests that project management will have a growing
impact on the competitive advantage of organizations across the globe.
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Bishop, W. (2018). A project management framework for small- and medium-sized entities:
Accounting software implementation | Bishop | Journal of economic and financial
sciences. Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences.
https://jefjournal.org.za/index.php/jef/article/view/183
William Arthur Bishop, a South African research scholar, currently working as a Senior
Lecturer of Management Accounting at Stellenbosch University, presented the paper in
2017. The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Management published the research paper in 2018. The paper identified the challenges
for small- and medium-sized entities (SMEs) to implement suitable accounting packages
efficiently while applying a project management methodology or framework. The paper
emphasized that in the case of not efficiently managing the software package installation
and configuration processes will negatively impact the efficacy of accounting software
and will result in failing to achieve the strategic objectives of the SME. The research
paper identified the potential of PRINCE2 as a suitable project-management framework
with a customized version for needs-based application by SMEs during the
implementation of new accounting software. As identified, the study's purpose, the paper
recognizes the range of utility and effectiveness of project management methodologies
and frameworks across SMEs to larger organizations.
Teng, S. G. (2018). Enhancing Engineering Management Courses with Global Market
Concerned Projects and Case Studies. Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference
& Exposition, 1–12.
Dr. Gary Teng received a Ph.D. degree in industrial engineering from Auburn University,
Auburn, AL, USA, in 1989. He is a professor of systems engineering and engineering
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management and the Director of the Center for Lean Logistics and Engineered Systems,
the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA. The paper
acknowledges ever-changing technology and business trends in today's era of
globalization, the engineering and business managers and executives face intense
competitive environments. Therefore, the paper recommends that engineering and
business managers and executives employ a dynamic project management vision based
on customers' needs and requirements while working on their management and
engineering tasks and making various decisions. The paper also discusses the need for
using suitable project management frameworks embedded with consideration of
marketing, branding, value creation, innovation, and global policies related to
engineering issues. Finally, the paper emphasizes that through effective utilization of the
most suitable project management methodology or framework, executive management
and the project team can remain focused on the requirements and deliverables without
missing out on a budget, quality, and schedule.
DOCIU, A. M. M. (2018). The Importance of Human Resources in Project Management.
Knowledge Horizons / Orizonturi Ale Cunoasterii, 10(3), 8–14.
Dr. Maria Mirabela Dociu received a Ph.D. degree from the Doctoral School of
Economic Sciences at the University of Craiova in Craiova, Romania. The Academic
Journal, Knowledge Horizon, published the research paper in 2018. While the paper
focuses on the correlation between the efficient practice of strategic human resources and
successful project management, the author establishes the significance of project
management for the sustainable success of an organization. Furthermore, the paper
expands its discussion of the subject with the three stages of human resources in an
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organization practicing project-oriented environments. Assembling the most qualified
project team offering the required skills, expertise, and professional background can
challenge the human resources department. However, as the paper emphasizes, the role of
a project manager is equally challenging, and the project manager will need to
extensively understand the team's dynamics to transform it into a high-performance team.
The most qualified project management team is essential for successful project outcomes,
enabling the organization to achieve its strategic objectives and plans. The paper
underlined the significance of a streamlined process to develop a project team and
provide dedicated organizational support.
du Plessis, H., & Oosthuizen, P. (2018). Construction project management through building
contracts, a South African perspective. KovsieJournals.
https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/as/article/view/3443
The team of two Ph.D. scholars, Plessis Du Hendri and Pierre Oosthuizen, researched and
presented the paper. These scholars are currently working as lecturers at the University of
the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa. The academic journal published the paper in
2018. The article offers a thorough comparative analysis of construction project
management, contracts development, and local management practices of contracts
development within the context of the South African market. The findings in the paper
highlighted the similarity of standard practices of contracts developed and used in South
Africa to the formal knowledge areas of construction project management recognized by
the Project Management Institute (PMI). The team of two Ph.D. scholars, Plessis Du
Hendri and Pierre Oosthuizen, researched and presented the paper. These scholars are
currently working as lecturers at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South
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Africa. The academic journal published the paper in 2018. The article offers a thorough
comparative analysis of construction project management, contracts development, and
local management practices of contracts development within the context of the South
African market. The findings in the paper highlighted the similarity of standard practices
of contracts developed and used in South Africa to the formal knowledge areas of
construction project management recognized by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Furthermore, the paper recommends that the construction contract integrate all the Project
Life-Cycle (PLC) stages and the Project Implementation Plan (PIP). Finally, the paper
recognizes the importance of project management and recommends employing the most
suitable project management methodology and framework in construction contracts to
implement Project Life-Cycle (PLC) effectively. The paper offers an extensive analysis of
how the methodologies and frameworks of project management ensure the beneficial
outcomes of construction contracts as projects.
Angolia, M. G., & Reed, A. H. (2021). An Effective Project Management Simulation for
Distance Education. Journal of Technology, Management & Applied Engineering,
37(4), 1–14.
The team of two Ph.D. scholars, Dr. Mark Angolia and Dr. April Reed, researched and
presented the paper. The Journal of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering
published the research paper in 2021. Dr. Mark Angolia is an Associate Professor of
Industrial Distribution and Logistics in the College of Engineering and Technology at
East Carolina University. He holds a Ph.D. in Technology Management from Indiana
State University, a Master of Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,
professional certifications of CPIM and CSCP from ASM, and PMP Certification from
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PMI. Dr. April Reed, Ph.D., PMP, CSM, is an Associate Professor in the College of
Business, Management Information Systems (MIS) department at East Carolina
University. She conducts research in the area of IS/IT project management, educational
simulations, pair programming, and STEM education.
The team of two Ph.D. scholars, Dr. Mark Angolia and Dr. April Reed, researched and
presented the paper. The Journal of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering
published the research paper in 2021. Dr. Mark Angolia is an Associate Professor of
Industrial Distribution and Logistics in the College of Engineering and Technology at
East Carolina University. He holds a Ph.D. in Technology Management from Indiana
State University, a Master of Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,
professional certifications of CPIM and CSCP from ASM, and PMP Certification from
PMI. Dr. April Reed, Ph.D., PMP, CSM, is an Associate Professor in the College of
Business, Management Information Systems (MIS) department at East Carolina
University. She conducts research in the area of IS/IT project management, educational
simulations, pair programming, and STEM education.
Ensuring quality and driving the value of the project are two essential aspects of
successful project management for organizations. The paper underlines the significance
and effectiveness of project management framework and methodology scope beyond the
traditional types of projects and industries. The paper identifies the area of distance
education for project management courses of how to maintain required quality in an
environment where traditional in-person learning and interaction are not feasible. The
paper ran a computer-based project management simulation as a teaching tool for
industrial technology students in a distance education (DE) degree program. The paper
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researched to explore the desirability and effectiveness of the simulation. The purpose of
the research was to improve the learning outcomes to project management processes and
techniques. A survey of approximately 100 students over four semesters concluded that
computer-based simulation improved project management education for distance students
and added significant value to the course by reinforcing text-based content. The study's
findings established a positive relationship between the simulation and specific project
management knowledge areas for scope, time, cost, risk, human resource,
communication, stakeholder, and quality management.
Larsson, J., Eriksson, P., & Pesämaa, O. (2018). Shibboleth authentication request.
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The research team of three scholars, Johan Larsson, Per Eriksson, and Ossi Pesämaa,
currently lecturers at the Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden, presented the
paper. The International Journal of Managing Projects in Business published the paper in
2018. This paper aims to study the importance of hard project management and project
team motivation to gauge process performance in construction projects. In addition, the
paper tested a hypothesis that hard project management can negatively affect the process
performance if project team motivation is not encouraged.
Therefore, the paper conducted an extensive survey of 2,175 respondents representing
contractors and customers engaged in 109 Swedish construction projects. Based on the
research and the findings, the paper emphasizes that hard project management is best
delivered through motivated teams to enhance process performance. Furthermore, the
findings show that team motivation is a key process performance factor. Therefore, the
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paper conclusively supports the significance and implication of enhanced project
management practices through motivated teams.
McGrath, S., & Whitty, S. J. (2020). Practitioner views on project management
methodology (PMM) effectiveness. Journal of Modern Project Management, 8(1),
188–215. https://doi.org/10.19255/JMPM02311
The team of two highly experienced project management practitioners, Stephen McGrath
and Stephen Whitty, are professionally affiliated with the University of Southern
Queensland, Australia. They submitted their paper in 2020, and the Journal of Modern
Project Management published the research paper in 2020. The paper emphasizes that the
broad range of the benefits of project management methodologies and frameworks could
be considered obvious. The paper underlined the successful implementation of the
worldwide marketing of PRINCE2, MSP, and associated products as success evidence.
The paper conducted a study examining the organizational environments that impact the
effectiveness of project management methodology (PMM) implementation. The study
engaged with a mid-size sample of experienced project management across a broader
range of industries and disciplines, including engineering infrastructure and IT in
Queensland, Australia. The paper conducted an extensive comparative analysis of
different project management methodologies and their scope of effectiveness in different
scenarios. Overall, the paper supports the critical attributes of project management and its
significance in promoting quality-oriented project deliverables in a broad range of
industries and disciplines in Australia.
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Pace, M. (2019). A Correlational Study on Project Management Methodology and Project
Success. Journal of Engineering, Project & Production Management, 9(2), 56–65.
https://doi.org/10.2478/jeppm-2019-0007
The author, Michael Pace, is an Executive Professor, Department of Management, Texas
A&M University, TX, USA. He presented the research paper to explore the correlation
between project management methodology and project success in 2018. The Journal of
Engineering, Project & Production Management published the research paper in 2019.
furthermore, the paper also examines the moderating variables of industry and project
management experience. The paper conducted a survey and utilized a sample
representing North American project managers with a minimum of five years' experience,
25 years of age or older, and hands-on experience with multiple project management
methodologies. The paper surveyed 58 questions, designed in three sections;
demographic information, questions related to a successful project, and a less-than-
successful project. The study collected a total of 367 usable responses. The findings did
not conclusively support a strong correlation between a project management
methodology and reported project success, and this correlation is not subject to any
particular industry or experience portfolio of project management experience.
Furthermore, the paper underlined that the effectiveness of project management practice
could vary depending on the organizational context and organizational structure. Hence,
project management professionals must review all other critical attributes of project
management, the most suitable project management methodology and framework.
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Abdulla, H., & Al-Hashimi, M. (2019). The Impact of Project Management Methodologies
on Project Success: A Case Study of the Oil and Gas Industry. Journal of
Engineering, Project & Production Management, 9(2), 115–125.
https://doi.org/10.2478/jeppm-2019-0013
The team of two academic scholars, Hazem Abdulla and Mukhtar Al-Hashimi, conducted
the study paper. The Journal of Engineering, Project & Production Management
published it in 2019. Hazem Abdulla is MSc Graduate, Engineering Management and
Systems Engineering Department, The George Washington University, USA. Mukhtar
Al-Hashimi is a Professor College of Business and Finance, Ahlia University, Kingdom
of Bahrain.
The paper argued that, due to broad socio-economic and geopolitical factors, the oil and
gas industry is complex and competitive, and its projects pose importance and complexity
by nature. In order to achieve sustainable business growth, oil and gas organizations need
to plan, initiate, implement, and deliver projects within critical constraints of project
management; scope, cost, schedule, and quality. Therefore, the paper emphasized
employing efficient Project Management Methodologies (PMMs) for successful project
delivery.
The paper developed and used correlational and regression analyses to test the
hypothesis. The research utilized questionnaire data from 95 project management
practitioners within the oil and gas industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The research also
included 17 semi-structured interviews to secure an in-depth understanding of the
organizational Project Management Methodologies (PMMs). The critical finding showed
that applied Project Management Methodologies (PMMs) significantly contribute to
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project success more than comprehensive PMMs. The paper recommended that Bahrain's
oil and gas industry conduct a comprehensive analysis of their project management
methodologies and adopt a proactive approach to choosing methodology primarily based
on the requirements and scope of the project for sustainable business growth. The paper
recognizes the implications of employing the most practical methodology to deliver a
successful project.
