Success Of Development Projects Research Articles

Linking shared leadership and project success in virtual project teams: a moderated mediation model of teamwork and project complexity

PurposeIn the modern virtual workplace, an organization's ability to complete projects successfully is essential to its future sustainability. Identifying the factors that contribute to successful project outcomes is crucial in project management research. This study seeks to examine how shared leadership affects the quality of teamwork and the success of information system development projects. It also explores how project complexity affects the success of information system development (ISD) projects in the context of virtual project teams, which are usually made up of knowledge workers with a lot of experience.Design/methodology/approachData collected from 509 virtual ISD project team members in Pakistan were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with bootstrapping to assess the effects of shared leadership on teamwork quality and project success. The study also assessed the mediation role of teamwork and the moderation effect of project complexity on the mediation effect of teamwork quality between shared leadership and project success relationship.FindingsThe study found a positive correlation between shared leadership, teamwork quality, and project success. This study also revealed that teamwork quality mediates the association between shared leadership and project success. Furthermore, the results demonstrated that teamwork quality and project complexity moderate-mediate the relationship between shared leadership and project success.Practical implicationsShared leadership enhances project success in virtual teams by improving teamwork. It requires investment in team development and collaboration initiatives, which ultimately lead to project success.Originality/valueThe findings complement previous research with new insights on behavioral dimensions of shared leadership and their effects on outcomes on the level of the individual. To date, no prior study has employed this nascent methodology to investigate the relationship between shared leadership and project success.

What helps Agile remote teams to be successful in developing software? Empirical evidence

Software development firms have specific goals but today's dynamic business environment, especially regarding the use of remote teams, presents great challenges due to uncertainties and multiple risks. This study investigates the facilitators of the success of Agile software development projects delivered by remote teams. We employ a conceptual research model founded on the technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework. The study contributes to the literature by exploring how remote teams affect the success of Agile software development projects. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis of the data collected from 198 IT professionals revealed that perceived pressure from government, job performance, and team satisfaction are significant in explaining these projects’ success.

Enhancing Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Resilience: Strategies Against Bayoud Spread in Moroccan Oases

Abstract “Bayoud”, a vascular disease caused by the soilborne fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. albedinis (Foa), is the principal enemy of palm trees that puts at stake the future of the date palm industry in Morocco. The parasite attacks the palms through the roots and colonizes the entire vascular system, leading to wilt and ultimately palm death. Effective disease management is a major step towards the success of all sustainable development projects in the oasis. This review delineates diverse strategies for managing Bayoud disease, including prophylactic measures, chemical and cultural controls, genetic selection for resistant varieties, and exploration of biochemical and molecular markers. An integrated management approach was proposed that underscores early detection, sustainable agricultural practices, genetic resistance, biological control, community involvement, and continuous research and development. To contain the disease in already-infested areas and prevent its spread to new date palm plantations in oases.

Perceived impact of agile principles: Insights from a survey-based study on agile software development project success

ContextAgile methodology has emerged as a fundamental framework guiding software development projects, emphasizing values and principles for achieving successful project outcomes. Despite the widespread recognition of the importance of agile principles, there remains a gap in empirical research investigating their actual impact on agile project success. ObjectiveThis research aims to examine the relationship between agile principles and project outcomes and provide empirical evidence supporting the importance of agile principles in achieving success in agile software development (ASD) projects. MethodA total of 298 Agile project practitioners participated in an online survey between August and September 2023 to test this study's research model using the partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) method. ResultsWe find a significant relationship between adopting agile principles and project success, with regular delivery, technical excellence, team member proactivity, and customer collaboration showing the highest impact on Agile project success. However, process simplicity was found not to be significant in the study. ConclusionsOur analysis verifies the importance of Agile principles and suggests areas for further study to successfully understand their impact on Agile projects. The findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on agile principles and their impact on software development project success, opening avenues for future research and the refinement of agile methodologies. These insights could assist organizations in optimizing Agile practices and decision-making, leading to more successful and efficient software development projects.

Entrepreneurial orientation and project portfolio success: the roles of digitalization and modularization

PurposeThis study explores entrepreneurial orientation (EO) on project portfolio success in new product development projects, with the moderating effects of digitalization capability and modularization process.Design/methodology/approachThe sample data of 204 firms was used to analyze the research hypotheses. This study adopted hierarchical regression to test the theoretical conceptual model incorporating EO, digitalization capability, modularization process, and project portfolio success.FindingsThese results indicate that EO positively affects project portfolio success. More importantly, digitalization capability and modularization process positively moderate the relationship between EO and project portfolio success.Originality/valueProminent studies have focused on different antecedent and consequence factors of project portfolio success; however, the impacts of EO still need to be noticed. This study makes a pioneering effort to make up this gap and investigate the effects of EO on project portfolio success, digitalization capability, and modularization process as moderators, which can enrich the current literature on project portfolio management.

Pengembangan Teknologi Supercritical Geothermal: Potensi dan Strategi untuk Energi Bersih dan Berkelanjutan

Development of supercritical geothermal technology is a complex and challenging process that requires significant investment in research, technology development, and collaboration. However, the potential benefits of this technology include low carbon footprint, high efficiency, and the potential to provide reliable electricity, making it an important focus area for the future of clean energy production. This study is qualitative and uses literature study methods involving data collection and analysis from various literature sources, including scientific journals, books, and reports. The literature study was conducted by searching and collecting several relevant and accurate sources such as scientific journals, books, and official publications on the topic. Data collection was carried out by analyzing the content of each available source. The supercritical geothermal well drilling method can generate electricity of 3-5 MW per well. Several successful energy development projects include exploration well drilling in Mexico, Italy, Iceland, USA, Kenya, and Japan. Supercritical energy development technology is also continuously being developed, such as closed-loop and CO2 utilization. The development of supercritical geothermal technology is a complex and challenging process that requires significant investment in research, technology development, and collaboration. However, the potential benefits of this technology include low carbon footprint, high efficiency, and the potential to provide reliable electricity, making it an important focus area for the future of clean energy production. Keywords: energy; geothermal; supercritical; technology; development; efficiency

Organizational learning capacity and international development project success in West Africa: A case study

Very few studies have focused on organizational learning within a team as a key success factor for international development projects. In particular, the relationship between organizational learning capacity, organizational efficacy, and project success has received little attention. This is the objective of this case study. It explores this relationship based on 23 semi-structured interviews with project coordinators, team members, and beneficiaries of two projects financed by the West African Development Bank (WADB) in Benin and Senegal. The results show that the social process of developing organizational learning capacity within a project team is a crucial issue for organizational efficacy and project success. Points for practitioners Within a team, establishing a framework for developing organizational learning capacity, characterized by autonomy, experimentation, and interaction with stakeholders, is a key project success factor. Flexible and adaptive approaches may foster organizational learning and help explore, through action, new project capacities. Such approaches may help increase the odds of project success in terms of international development and, thus, create value for stakeholders including beneficiaries.

A review of natural resource extraction industries and their influence on the occurrence of poverty

PurposeThis research paper takes a narrow approach to examining the apparent link between poverty and the resource extraction industries. However, it acknowledges that much more is to be explored about this relationship. Many complexities influence the occurrence and degree of poverty in a particular country, region, or community.Design/methodology/approachThe literature review identified proposed and operational poverty reduction actions and processes categorized under the broad concept of community development projects. The surveyed cases describe how various corporate strategies, work processes, labor requirements and efficient management and governance solutions are purported to improve poverty-reduction efforts potentially.FindingsNo causal linkages between poverty and hypothetically valuable and successful community development projects were found. No poverty monitoring evaluations and learning data (MEL) for these projects were proposed and published in most of the literature. However, associations were observed between some business practices implemented in these resource extraction community development projects and observations of indicators of lower poverty levels.Practical implicationsThe research improves our understanding of the requirements and opportunities for successful community development projects by highlighting processes, company strategy, human resource programs and enlightened governance that can contribute to reducing poverty.Originality/valueThe paper identifies the characteristics of community development projects that appear to span natural resource extraction industries and countries. Effective management strategies and representative and formally designated organisational governance boards are essential for these projects.

Evaluating How Development Methodology Software is Used

The success of software development projects heavily relies on effective project management software and the implementation of appropriate methodologies within the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Selecting and implementing suitable software design and development approaches pose significant challenges due to the inherent complexity of information system implementation. Tailored methodologies that cater to the diverse needs and standards of each organization are imperative. This research aims to address the multifaceted demands of software development by evaluating the practical usage of software development methodologies in industrial settings. Through evaluative research, valuable insights into the real-world application of these methodologies, their efficacy, and the challenges faced by practitioners are uncovered. By delving into usage patterns, encountered challenges, and potential avenues for improvement, this study seeks to contribute to the refinement of software development practices within industrial contexts. Ultimately, the goal is to foster greater efficiency, effectiveness, and innovation in software development methodologies, thereby enhancing the overall success of software projects.

Agile software development projects–Unveiling the human-related critical success factors

ContextInvestment in information technology is associated with better business performance when its implementation is successful, but it has high costs in case of failure, especially for large software development projects, which typically have the highest failure rates. Agile methodologies emerged with the expectation of reducing the risk of software development project failure. ObjectiveThis research aims to answer the following question: What are the human-related critical success factors for agile software development projects to succeed? The research model comprises four explanatory variables (team capability, customer involvement, psychological safety, and team autonomy) and one dependent variable (success of agile software development projects). MethodA questionnaire-based survey was carried out, resulting in 177 valid responses. A Partial Least Squares (PLS) analysis was performed to test the theoretical model. ResultsThe findings indicate that team capability and customer involvement have the strongest effects on the success of agile software development projects. The results also show that psychological safety is a significant indirect success factor and that team autonomy appears to have a competing dynamic with psychological safety on the other two factors. ConclusionTo the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to examine the direct impact of psychological safety and its indirect effect, mediated by team capability and customer involvement, on the success of agile software development projects. The mediation, moderation, and direct effects are studied, offering theoretical and practical insights.

Detecting Ambiguities in Requirement Documents Written in Arabic Using Machine Learning Algorithms

The identification of ambiguities in Arabic requirement documents plays a crucial role in requirements engineering. This is because the quality of requirements directly impacts the overall success of software development projects. Traditionally, engineers have used manual methods to evaluate requirement quality, leading to a time-consuming and subjective process that is prone to errors. This study explores the use of machine learning algorithms to automate the assessment of requirements expressed in natural language. The study aims to compare various machine learning algorithms according to their abilities in classifying requirements written in Arabic as decision tree. The findings reveal that random forest outperformed all stemmers, achieving an accuracy of 0.95 without employing a stemmer, 0.99 with the ISRI stemmer, and 0.97 with the Arabic light stemmer. These results highlight the robustness and practicality of the random forest algorithm.

A Systematic Review of Risk Management Tools and Techniques in Software Projects

The crafting of software is a continual procedure, and the success of each step of that process is contingent on effective management. Despite this, numerous organizations need help developing e-service systems, frequently dealing with budget constraints and tight deadlines. The lack of focus on risk management in software projects is likely to blame for these failures. Management of risks is crucial to ensuring the success and efficacy of software development projects, as it assists in identifying areas of vulnerability and provides valuable insights into the project's most important aspects. This study identifies and analyzes tools and techniques to support software development projects’ risk management activity. A systematic literature review (SLR) methodology was employed to collect and evaluate relevant research articles. The findings highlight various risk management tools and techniques, including brainstorming, root cause analysis, risk probability assessment, artificial intelligence, and risk response planning. These tools and techniques contribute to identifying, analyzing, planning, and controlling risks in software projects. The research provides insights into the state of the art in risk management. It complements previous studies by offering practical guidance on software development project risk management tools and techniques.

Project Financing and Success of Agricultural Development Projects in Rwanda, Case of Business Development Fund

Project Financing and Success of Agricultural Development Projects in Rwanda, Case of Business Development Fund

Governing Public–Private Partnerships of Sustainable Construction Projects in An Opportunistic Setting

Government-sponsored public–private partnership (PPP) projects in the United Kingdom face particular complexity and uncertainty challenges because of the country’s specific socioeconomic context. This research investigates the role of governance and stakeholder management in PPP-based sustainable projects by conducting a mixed methods approach, which includes a quantitative survey and a qualitative case study inference. The results show that project governance and stakeholder management have a significant positive impact toward sustainable development and PPP project success. Whereas the negative impact of opportunism over contractual governance and stakeholder management is insignificant. Similarly, the negative effect of project uncertainty over contractual governance is insignificant toward sustainable development.

Enhancing Project Management for SMEs: A Hybrid Approach

Objective: South Africa's economic growth and development are closely intertwined with government-prioritized infrastructure development projects. However, SMEs in this sector often grapple with insufficient project management processes, impeding their efficacy and economic contributions. The issue stems from the inadequate implementation of project management methodologies by SMEs, which adversely affects project outcomes and consequently their economic impact. Research Design & Methods: A literature review was conducted to assess the implementation of project management methodologies by SMEs in South African infrastructure development projects. The objective is to highlight areas for improvement, rectify the deficiency in project management practices among SMEs, and bolster their effectiveness and economic contributions. Findings: Preliminary findings accentuate the critical role of project management as a discipline for SMEs involved in infrastructure projects. Its absence or inadequate implementation hampers the growth and sustainability of organizations aiming to make substantial economic contributions and create employment. A hybrid project management model tailored for SMEs in infrastructure development emerges as a mechanism for effectively managing infrastructure projects. Implications and Recommendations: The conceptualization of a hybrid project management model for infrastructure development projects holds the potential to enhance project value by facilitating adaptability. By incorporating agile project management components, this model also stands to improve client engagement, consequently elevating the prospects of success in infrastructure development projects. Contribution & Value Added: This study contributes to the understanding of how SMEs can improve their effectiveness and economic contributions in South Africa's infrastructure development sector. The proposed hybrid project management model offers valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers in South Africa, ultimately fostering economic development and sustainable growth in the country.

The effect of humble leadership on the success of international development projects: the mediating role of organizational learning

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of humble leadership on project success. In addition, we examine the mediating effect of organisational learning on the relationship between humble leadership and the success of international development projects.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted a quantitative research methodology based on questionnaire data collected from 80 international development project managers from different sectors in Senegal (West Africa). The variance-based structural equation method, following the partial least squares approach, was used to test the research hypotheses.FindingsThe results showed that humble leadership is positively related to project success. Furthermore, organizational learning mediates the relationship between humble leadership and project success.Research limitations/implicationsThis research has several limitations. The authors did not examine the role of organizational culture as a moderating variable. However, the authors believe that the cultural variable can have an impact on project success and team building, and future studies should consider this aspect as well. In the African context, each country has its own culture, which may affect the behaviour of the project manager. Also, the authors admit that the sample size is relatively small, which greatly reduces the generalizability of the results.Practical implicationsThese findings have important implications. First, because a project leader’s humility enhances project success, it is critical for development projects to select leaders who demonstrate modest conduct in the workplace. The perfect selection of a humble leader depends heavily on judgements about the characteristics of a humble leader from new project manager candidates.Originality/valueDrawing on conservation of resources theory, this study found that humble leadership is important for project success, thus extending the utility of the concept of humble leadership to the project literature.

A Sustainability-driven Integrated model of strategic management for coastal urban projects

ABSTRACT Amidst today’s climate change-related environmental risks, both new and experienced investors may face uncertainty and lack of direction when preparing for investments, particularly in large-scale urban development projects. Therefore, guidance in construction investment, especially during the planning stage, becomes crucial to enhance the likelihood of success in coastal urban development projects and promote sustainable development. This study offers a valuable tool that integrates quantitative approaches like the “Balanced Scorecard” (BSC), “Analytical Network Process” (ANP), fuzzy theory, and “Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory” (DEMATEL) to create a strategic performance management framework focused on sustainable development. The model emphasizes the significance of investing in human resources, IT systems, and enterprise culture to foster business growth and development in urban coastal projects. Additionally, the study underscores the importance of internal control over project time, technology, quality, legal compliance, and resources, which serve as the driving forces behind operational processes. Furthermore, effective and flexible management of financial, social, and environmental activities is vital to ensure enterprise success while adhering to environmental, health, and safety requirements.

The key factors contribute to time pressure in software development projects: A review

The success of software development projects is often hindered by time pressure (TP), leading to decreased productivity, compromised quality, and increased risk of failure. To address this issue, it is crucial to understand the key factors contributing to TP in software development projects. In line with the study's objectives, the review methodology followed the Kitchenham and Charters criteria, and a search strategy encompassed four primary digital databases, namely IEEE, ACM Digital Library, Science Direct, and Springers, resulting in 4,500 relevant sources. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 128 papers were selected for analysis. This paper offers a comprehensive overview of the factors contributing to TP in software development. This study synthesizes the findings from multiple studies to guide practitioners in improving their project management approaches and highlights the significance of enhancing various aspects of the development process. The findings highlight the importance of improving project management, estimation techniques, knowledge, and skills to effectively manage TP. Additionally, managing requirements volatility, setting clear goals and objectives, and reducing distractions and interruptions emerge as crucial strategies for mitigating TP and enhancing project success. Furthermore, selecting software developers based on their personality traits is recommended to foster a work environment conducive to reduced TP and improved software development outcomes. By understanding and addressing these factors, software development teams can alleviate TP and increase the likelihood of successful software products. Implementing these recommendations can contribute to reduced TP, improved project outcomes, and enhanced overall success in software development.

A Case Study of Community Development Projects in Tigray, Ethiopia

Purpose: This research aims to suggest a checklist for successful implementation of future community development projects by analyzing three community development projects implemented in the Tigray region of Ethiopia applying Sustainable Livelihood Framework (SLF).
 Originality: While there exist various studies dealing with community development programs, there is only few studies that attempt to empirically analyze the positive effects and negative effects of community development programs. Thus, this research intended to empirically examine differences between development theories and practices using three projects that have been implemented in Tigray region.
 Methodology: Case study was conducted through qualitative research methods such as Key Informant Interview, Focus Group Discussion in analyzing three community development projects implemented in Tigray region of Ethiopia. The elements of each project were analyzed based on 5 assets, strategies, and outcomes of the Sustainable Livelihood Framework(SLF) to evaluate the sustainability of the project.
 Result: In the Koraro project, community participation in every stage was absent, which weakened the sustainability of the positive outcomes. Second, AbrehaAtsbeha project was community-based, participatory, and integrated, which led to agile implementation. Lastly, in Maymekden and Addis Alem project, meaningful community participation was not made, which resulted in unsustainable outcomes.
 Based on these results, this study suggests that the success of community development projects depends on factors such as community participation and investments in livelihood assets.
 Conclusions and Implication: This result implies for the development actors that the community development project outcomes should be sustained through local resources and build a sense of ownership in the community

Design and Development of Web-Based Information System Order Monitoring System

PT. Sanityasa Anjaya Daniswara is a technology company operating as a software house in Solo. Efficient monitoring of project progress is essential for improving efficiency. Thus, a monitoring system that allocates programmers, details work, and summarizes progress is urgently required. This study applies the RAD (Rapid Application Development) method to design a monitoring system that meets the company's needs. The result is a development progress monitoring system that provides an overview of work status, ensuring credibility of information, and enhancing productivity and success in software development projects