Field Of Project Management Research Articles

The Impact of Operation Revitalisation Strategies in Power Generation Plants on Customer Satisfaction

Purpose: The purpose of this manuscript is to examine the influence of operation revitalization strategies and management reforms on customer satisfaction in the power plant industry. Theoretical framework: The conceptual model for this study was developed based on previous research in the field of project management in Malaysia and globally. The conceptual model has three operations revitalization variables that affect customer satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach: A survey instrument in the form of a structured questionnaire was designed based on a careful review of pertinent literature. This study collected empirical data from 196 respondents. Multiple regression analysis is used to test the significance of the research model. Findings: The regression results reveals that business process reengineering, agile and lean manufacturing and reconfigurable manufacturing system effects customer satisfaction. Research, Practical & Social implications: The implication drawn from this study aids project managers in providing a focus on the key variables that affect customer satisfaction in the power plant industry. Originality/value: The key value of this research lies in its findings of the key variables influencing customer satisfaction in the power plant industry in Malaysia which is currently under researched.

Can the Project Manager's Transformational Leadership Lead to Project Success?

Project-based organisations face the challenge of persistent project failures, leaving researchers and practitioners struggling to identify the best leadership style for project success. Data was collected from 289 project organisations and analysed to reveal that the project manager's transformational leadership behaviour and empowerment significantly improve project success. Additionally, empowerment mediates the impacts of transformational leadership and goal clarity on project success. Goal clarity was found to mediate the relationship between transformational leadership and empowerment, but not between transformational leadership and project success. Lastly, contingent reward leadership does not moderate the effect of empowerment on project success. The findings have theoretical and practical implications in the project management field.

On Propeties of the LIP Model in the Class of RCPSPs

The Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem (RCPSP) is a significant and important issue in the field of project management. It arises during project planning when resources must be allocated among tasks with specific time constraints. Solving this problem enables the optimization of project execution time, minimization of resource costs, and increased efficiency of the entire team’s work. Due to the increasing complexity of projects, the development of new methods and algorithms to solve RCPSP is relevant nowadays. The existing methods for obtaining approximate solutions with guaranteed accuracy are characterized by high computational complexity and are often ineffective in considering the specific constraints of the problem. Fast heuristic approaches also have several drawbacks related to fine-tuning algorithm parameters and strong dependence on the quality of the initial solution. This paper investigates the features of the linear integer programming (LIP) model to solve RCPSP. The proposed LIP model is universal and scalable, enabling it to fully consider all specific aspects of the problem. The paper provides a construction algorithm of a functional space of the model and discusses the estimation of complexity. From the estimation of the mentioned algorithm’s complexity, it is observed that the general complexity of the proposed approach is proportional to a controlled parameter of the LIP. Increasing this controlled parameter can significantly reduce the dimensionality of the initial problem, thus leading to the effectiveness of the LIP model-based approach in terms of computational resources. An upper bound for the value of this parameter is obtained for a special case of the RCPSP. Using the obtained balanced value, a numerical experiment was carried out on real-world samples.

An Exploratory Study on the Impact of Cross-Organizational Control and Knowledge Sharing on Project Performance

In order to study how cross-organizational control and knowledge sharing affect project performance during a whole process engineering consulting project, this paper constructs a theoretical model of cross-organizational control, knowledge sharing, and project performance and uses a structural equation model (SEM) to conduct an empirical analysis of questionnaire data. The results showed that trust can promote two types of project performance, while contractual control stimulates basic performance but does not significantly impact value-added project performance. The mediation results showed that tacit knowledge plays an intermediary role between trust and two types of project performance, while explicit knowledge plays an intermediary role between contractual control and basic project performance. The results of this paper will further enrich the application of knowledge sharing in the field of project management, open the “black box” of project performance in whole process engineering consulting, and provide owners with guidance to achieve value-added project performance.

Combined machine-learning and EDM to monitor and predict a complex project with a GERT-type network: A multi-point perspective

Project monitoring is an important topic in the field of project management. This paper proposed a hybrid model of stochastic EDM (Earned Duration Management) and machine learning for a complex project with a GERT-type (Graphical Evaluation Review Technique) network. First, an EDM analysis for a GERT-type network is conducted based on the Monte Carlo simulation. Then, considering the synergistic effect of multiple control points, a new project monitoring algorithm is designed to identify deviations and generate early warning signals. Consequently, several regression algorithms are utilized to estimate the expected project completion time. Besides, the effect of different control points, different project due dates and machine learning algorithms on model performance is explored. An illustrative case study is used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed model.

Construction Time-Cost Optimization Modeling Using Ant Colony Optimization

In the field of construction project management, time and cost are the most important factors to be considered in planning every project, and their relationship is complex. The total cost for each project is the sum of the direct and indirect cost. Direct cost commonly represents labor, materials, equipment, etc.Indirect cost generally represents overhead cost such as supervision, administration, consultants, and interests. Direct cost grows at an increasing rate as the project time is reduced from its original planned time. However, indirect cost continues for the life of the project and any reduction in project time means a reduction in indirect cost. Therefore, there is a trade-off between the time and cost for completing construction activities.In this research, modeling of time-cost optimization, generating global optimum solution for time and cost problem, and lowering construction time and cost using ant colony optimization algorithm

Intelligent Risk Assessment of Ecological Agriculture Projects from a Vision of Low Carbon

Ecological agriculture projects have achieved a growing development in the context of low carbon. However, because of the great difference in these issues from traditional types, there exist risks in progression quality and sustainability. To better identify the risk, this paper proposes a novel hybrid approach that integrates the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) with technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution (TOPSIS), as well as an improved support vector machine (SVM) based on the brainstorming algorithm (BSO). First, a risk evaluation index framework is developed and elaborated in terms of the natural environment, society, market economy, management, technology, and finance. Then the traditional assessment can be derived from AHP with TOPSIS. In addition, BSO is applied to improve SVM for rapid computation. Finally, a case study is implemented to verify the accuracy of the proposed technique. In this research, based on the low-carbon perspective, artificial intelligence algorithm and risk assessment are introduced into the field of ecological agriculture project management, which is conducive to the rapid and effective evaluation of ecological agriculture project risk. It can improve managers’ risk awareness and risk management ability, reduce investment blindness, and help ecological agriculture projects achieve healthy and sustainable development under the background of low carbon, thus contributing to the development of a low-carbon economy.

How Can Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling Public–Private Partnership Projects Performance Compensate during the Operation Period? A Two-Stage Perspective of Recycling and Remanufacturing

Research in the field of project management has focused on recycling construction and demolition waste (CDW). However, the problem of how to compensate for the performance of CDW recycling public–private partnership (PPP) projects during the operation period has not been resolved. This paper aims to reveal the compensation mechanism during the operation period of CDW recycling PPP projects considering the two-stage performance of recycling and remanufacturing. This paper takes CDW recycling PPP projects as the research object and uses the Stackelberg game and principal-agent theory to establish and solve the master-slave game decision model of CDW recycling PPP projects. The main conclusions are as follows. When social welfare is maximized, the performance compensation coefficients in the recycling and remanufacturing stages are the same and have homogeneity. In addition, the compensation policy positively promotes the two-stage performance, social capital profit and social welfare of the recycling and remanufacturing of CDW recycling PPP projects. This paper not only broadens the application knowledge system of the relevant knowledge of project management in the field of CDW recycling but also provides new evidence for principal-agent theory from the operation stage of CDW recycling PPP projects.

Project’s Success Factor in the Building Construction: A State of Art Review

For the growth of the economic sector and to support future development, the construction industry plays a vital part in providing employment. Completion of projects is also hence most important. Common issues faced by most projects, mainly government-subsidized, are suffering delays and budget overruns. The vital part of the project is to complete it within the expected schedule, and a budget with the expected value through effective project management. However, in reality, several traits of different types and periodically a variety of restrictions are involved, which must be managed successfully by overcoming several problems. The core objective of project management is to perform the project on schedule and enclosed within the financial plan. Cost, schedule, performance, and safety are the four inevitable objective achievement metrics that have continuously assisted as the base for project success measurement in construction. Schedule-based building project management is still a novel model and watchword in the Indian construction sector. The main factors influencing performance currently include the knowledge fields of project management. If a project is finished on time, as planned, and with stated quality, it is deemed successful. However, as success is variable and hard to agree upon, assessing project success is a challenging task. Keywords: Construction Management, Cost, Schedule, Scope, & Success Parameters.

Изменения требований к компетенциям руководителей проектов под влиянием концепции устойчивого развития в России

IProject management and sustainable development are ones of the most important concepts that have gained great popularity in the scientific community in recent years. The need to integrate sustainability into project management is increasing every year changing the requirements for project managers` competencies.
 Despite of the growing scientific interest in this topic, there is a small number of research papers that consider the impact of the concept of sustainability on the competences of a project manager. Thus, the purpose of this study is to identify the most important knowledge, skills and abilities and personal qualities needed by project managers for successful sustainable project management. 
 The research is based on the analysis of the sources of scientific literature, international, and national standards in the field of project management.
 The results showed that over the past 5 years the project manager profession has undergone significant changes, and in order to achieve sustainability project managers need to develop new professional competencies based on knowledge, skills and abilities, and personal qualities.

Особенности и направления развития обеспечения контроля качества и приемки материально-технических ресурсов для объектов нефтегазовых компаний

IProject management and sustainable development are ones of the most important concepts that have gained great popularity in the scientific community in recent years. The need to integrate sustainability into project management is increasing every year changing the requirements for project managers` competencies.
 Despite of the growing scientific interest in this topic, there is a small number of research papers that consider the impact of the concept of sustainability on the competences of a project manager. Thus, the purpose of this study is to identify the most important knowledge, skills and abilities and personal qualities needed by project managers for successful sustainable project management. The research is based on the analysis of the sources of scientific literature, international, and national standards in the field of project management.
 The results showed that over the past 5 years the project manager profession has undergone significant changes, and in order to achieve sustainability project managers need to develop new professional competencies based on knowledge, skills and abilities, and personal qualities.

ПОПУЛЯРНІСТЬ МЕТОДОЛОГІЙ УПРАВЛІННЯ У СВІТОВІЙ ПРАКТИЦІ

ПОПУЛЯРНІСТЬ МЕТОДОЛОГІЙ УПРАВЛІННЯ У СВІТОВІЙ ПРАКТИЦІ

BIM Application in Construction Waste Risk Management

The construction process generates a huge amount of waste. If not well managed, this amount of waste will cause unnecessary risks for the project construction process in particular and for the environment in general. Therefore, many studies on waste risk management from the construction industry have been carried out. In recent years, BIM technology has been developed and applied a lot in the field of project management. In this study, the authors give a new perspective on BIM application in the field of project management - BIM application in construction waste management in the construction stage. The first part of the paper will present the research method, the literature review of the research. The final result is the result after applying the proposed research process. The final part of the paper will present the results of the study.

Применение интеллектуального анализа процессов в управлении проектами

Deals with the intellectual analysis of processes (Process Mining), which has recently gained popularity in various organizations. It is based on the construction of business process models in a specific area (for example, in the field of project management) based on event logs, providing a more accurate understanding of the actions occurring in business processes for the purpose of their subsequent analysis and improvement. The article defines process mining, event logs, lists the main tasks, algorithms and view models. The authors propose a methodology that can be used in the application of process analysis in the field of project management. The authors also highlight the main business processes in project management, for which it is advisable to build models and analyze them.

Assumptions of the concept of a phase model of an infrastructural project implemented on this basis of Yellow FIDIC conditions of contract

Purpose: The aim of the article is to develop theoretical and practical assumptions of the phase model concept for infrastructural projects implemented from the perspective of design offices on the FIDIC rules. Design/methodology/approach: In the article, the author develops and presents the assumptions of the phase model concept based on the available literature in the field of project management and the assumptions of the FIDIC Contact Conditions. The research problem is as follows: What elements does the course of an infrastructural project based on the assumptions of the Yellow FIDIC Conditions of Contract consist of? In the article, the author deepens the analysis of the research problem by pointing out specific questions. In her research, the author will use the method of modeling business processes, which allows for a detailed analysis of the studied phenomenon. Findings: As a result of the conducted research, the author developed a concept of a phased model for infrastructural projects implemented from the perspective of the design office on the basis of the Yellow FIDIC Conditions of Contract. The presented concept integrates the project phase model typical for project management with the Yellow FIDIC Conditions of Contract model. Research limitations/implications: The issues discussed in the literature require further development in the form of qualitative and model research. In the literature on the subject, the author identified insufficient knowledge resources in the field of integration of the project management phase model with the Yellow FIDIC Conditions of Contract model. Practical implications: The conducted research will be an added value for the company, as it will help to systematize project management in a design and engineering company. They can be used as a starting point for developing a dedicated project management model in the researched industry. Originality/value: The innovation in the conducted research is the integration of the project management phase model with the FIDIC Conditions of Contract model. Keywords: project management, project phase model, infrastructure project, design office, FIDIC Conditions of Contract. Category of the paper: Research paper.

DETERMINANTS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY

Objective. Analysis of determinants of project management effectiveness in the world. Methods. The following methods and techniques of cognition were used in the research process: theoretical generalization and comparison, analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, generalization and systematization. Results. It was established that project management (project management) began to develop actively in the 70s of the 20th century, which is associated with a change in the business environment and, as a result, the appearance of a whole series of new temporary tasks that must be solved by the enterprise in order to ensure its competitiveness. It was determined that there is a significant demand for specialists with knowledge and skills in the field of project management on the world labor market. According to the results of the Findstack study, by 2030 the need for project management specialists will be 25 million people. It was established that starting from the 70s of the 20th century, the institutionalization of the development of project management was recorded, which was manifested in the emergence of a number of international organizations that focus their attention on research, coordination and dissemination of the best practices of project management (Project Management Institute - Project Management Institute (PMI ), International Project Management Association (IMPA), Association for project management (APM), Global Alliance for project performance standards (GAPPS), etc.), development of project management standards, including PMBOK, ISO, etc.It was determined that despite the fact that project activity is gaining more and more popularity in companies all over the world, it is not always guaranteed to bring the desired effect and be effective. It is substantiated that the main factors affecting the effectiveness of project activities in the organization are: understanding by the management of the enterprise of the value and purpose of project management; the level of project knowledge and skills of personnel involved in project management at the enterprise; the ability to clearly define and monitor in real time indicators of the effectiveness of project implementation; the level of digitization of the enterprise, including the availability and effectiveness of the use of specialized project management software, project management methodology in general and risk management in particular; the ability to ensure quick and transparent communication between project team members, with the customer, effective inter-project management, etc.

How Does Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Affect Project Management Practices

The main purpose of this literature review is to understand the effectiveness and impacts of Robotics Process Automation (RPA) on the practices of Project Management (PM). For attaining the purposes of the research study, an extensive literature review was conducted, which helped in gaining a theoretical understanding. These findings were then justified with the help of current and relevant secondary sources in the analysis section. The findings suggested that RPA is quite advantageous for implementing in varied aspects of a business, especially in the field of project management. However, it can pose several challenges, which need to be taken into due consideration by the organizations during execution such as the capabilities of the employees and the abilities of the existing systems to incorporate automation, among others. It was ultimately concluded that RPA is highly advantageous for project management teams but its effective implementation is the key to success.

Реалізація КСВ-проєктів компаніями в Україні

The article is aimed at analyzing different approaches to interpretation of the concept of «social responsibility», highlighting the benefits of introducing social responsibility in the activities of domestic companies and developing recommendations for effective management of implementation of CSR projects in Ukraine. The introduction of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an integral part of modern management systems of companies over the world, it is an instrument that provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market. The article considers interpretation of the concept of «social responsibility» by different researchers and focuses on the importance of introducing CSR programs in the activities of domestic companies. The advantages of introducing CSR in the context of obtaining internal and external effects are also allocated. The kinds of social responsibility of business and directions of CSR implementation are considered. It is noted that, although the development of social responsibility of Ukrainian business intensified during the wartime, the implemented measures, unfortunately, are not systemic in nature and in no way provide sustainable competitive advantages to companies in either domestic or foreign markets. The article further notes that in order to obtain a long-term effect from the implemented social measures, companies need to approach this comprehensively and develop CSR programs, the implementation of which will contribute to their effective development in accordance with public expectations, which will help to improve their reputation and image, more effectively manage risks, and establish effective relationships with stakeholders. It is proved that the professional application of modern project management tools in the implementation of CSR projects will significantly increase their efficiency and ensure the achievement of the planned goals. To plan and successfully implement their own CSR projects, companies are invited to involve qualified project managers, as well as increase the level of knowledge of employees in the field of project management. Competent use of modern project management tools in the implementation of CSR projects will contribute to the achievement of strategic goals of the development of companies and the formation of socially responsible business.

The role of competency-based certification in ensuring sustainable project delivery

Abstract An increasing number of organisations are basing their operations on temporary forms of work such as projects to cope with the needs of the modern business environment, which consequently leads to a significant growth in the demand for competent individuals who can not only adequately manage projects, but also seize the opportunities that this new way of doing business brings in the creation of strategic value for organisations. To be considered competent in the field, individuals should therefore demonstrate a certain level of knowledge, skills and abilities that are assessed, developed or improved through certification systems. Although professional certification was previously driven exclusively by the aspirations of individuals for improvement in a business context, to ensure a more professional project practice, the conditions for performing this type of work are starting to be more formalised at the level of employers (requirements in job advertisements) or the state (regulation of certification bodies or legally prescribed requirements for project positions). With the aim of examining the attitude of project professionals towards the competency-based certification in the field of project management and its legal regulations, as well as its role in ensuring the sustainable project delivery, quantitative empirical research was conducted among 246 certified project, programme and portfolio managers in Croatia. The obtained results not only indicate the importance of certification in project delivery and continuous professional development of individuals, but also emphasise insufficient recognition of certification within organisations, its connection with career progress and compliance of practices at the state level.

СУЧАСНІ ТЕНДЕНЦІЇ ТА ПІДХОДИ В ПРОЄКТНОМУ УПРАВЛІННІ

The article examines modern trends in project management and the most common approaches to their management in the conditions of a transformational economy with the aim of systematizing trends in project management and analyzing project management approaches in modern economic conditions. The authors researched the latest research and publications in this field, in particular, attention was paid to the new changes made to the PMBOK Guide. It was noted that the main trends in project management are the provision of high- quality planning of processes and resources, the growing importance of knowledge exchange and the search for new competitive advantages based on increased adaptability and the use of flexible and hybrid management methods, as well as the remote (remote) nature of work, hybrid approaches in change management , growing demand for project managers, development of Soft Skills, flexible use of project management tools. A comparative analysis of functional, dynamic and subject approaches of project management was carried out and their characteristic features were determined. The advantages and disadvantages of flexible and hybrid project management methodologies are analyzed, namely the most common modern flexible project management methodologies - Agile and flexible management frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, Crystal, Six Sigma and others. It is emphasized that the use of certain approaches to project management is determined by the specifics of the design product, the time of project implementation, the degree of involvement of stakeholders and many other factors. It was established that due to the dynamism of the external environment in the conditions of digital transformation of society, flexible management methodologies are popularized. Agile technologies emphasize the lack of universal solutions and the need to take into account the specifics of the project. This is especially relevant for IT projects Trends and features of project management in the field of information technologies are presented. It has been established that the organizational and financial aspects of the integration of several different approaches within one project are promising directions for further research in the field of project management.