Success Level Of Projects Research Articles

Analysis of the Implementation of the Agile Project Management Approachin the Insourcing Team at PT Telekomunikasi Selular Regional XI Malukudan Papua

Every company is required to be more agile in order to continue to survive and grow, so it is necessary to form a leaner and more agile work team to have a big impact on the company. The implementation of the agile approach needs to be evaluated as well as the level of project success of the agile team so that it is hoped that they can work more optimally. This research aims to find out and understand the implementation of the agile approach and the level of project success in the work teams that are formed. The variables that are the initial guide in conducting research are divided into the variables contained in the agile practice guide, namely the project life cycle, creating an agile environment, delivering products in an agile environment, organizational considerations. Apart from that, the research also explored the variables contained in the dimensions of project success. This research was carried out using a qualitative approach, collecting related documents and in-depth interviews conducted on the agile team which was the object of research. Next, to test the validity of the data, a member check process was carried out using data obtained from interviewees, namely leaders and agile team members. After processing and analyzing the data, it was discovered that the team did not fully implement the agile approach, including in relation to project approach objectives, project charter and team charter, location of work team members, and dependence on parties outside the team as well as in terms of the level of project success, including project effectiveness not being achieved, business and direct success in terms of cost savings has not been achieved, and new technology, products and market shares have not been created. The gaps that occur between theory and what is implemented in the field are expected to become input for further improvements.

Exploring Stakeholder Engagement Process as the Success Factor for Infrastructure Projects

Today, the world is experiencing a major cycle of investment in infrastructure, which is essential for the development and prosperity of countries and societies. Management failures in infrastructure projects are widely known, and some of them involve the weak engagement of project stakeholders. The importance of stakeholder involvement as a key factor in the success of infrastructure projects is widely recognized. However, the literature provides few answers to the question of how this process manifests itself in projects. Some scholars have concluded that it is a complex and under-researched management process. The research questions aim to find out how practitioners perceive stakeholder engagement, who conducts activities and processes related to stakeholder engagement and in what ways, what organizational aspects influence the process, and how success is achieved in infrastructure projects. Initially, eight experienced experts involved in a whole range of (complex) infrastructure projects were interviewed, and later, four additional interviews were conducted for verification purposes. During the interviews, all aspects of stakeholder engagement were discussed in detail and a thematic analysis was conducted. Based on the analysis, success and failure factors related to the stakeholder engagement process were defined. As a result, a framework model for stakeholder engagement and infrastructure project success is presented based on three levels of management and three levels of project success.

Control of Pierce’s Disease Through Areawide Management of Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) and Roguing of Infected Grapevines

AbstractThe General Beale Pilot Project serves as a case study for the use of areawide monitoring and treatment programs for glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS), Homalodisca vitripennis (Germar), and monitoring and roguing programs for grapevines infected with Xylella fastidiosa, to achieve regional management of Pierce’s disease. The Project is located in southeast Kern County, CA, and contains ~2,800 ha of citrus and grapevines grown within approximately 50 km2. For nearly 20 yr, an average of 470 traps have been used to monitor GWSS populations regionally by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and to inform coordinated, areawide treatments by the USDA-APHIS Areawide Treatment Program to overwintering GWSS in citrus. Grape growers were responsible for treating their own vineyards, and for the roguing of infected grapevines based on surveys provided by the University of California. Herein, we provide a history of the General Beale Pilot Project, broken down into six eras based on levels of Project success, which incorporate data on GWSS captures, pesticide use, and disease incidence. We describe patterns of success related to the regional coordination of effective treatment and roguing programs that can be used by grape and neighboring citrus growers for areawide management of Pierce’s disease. We conclude by describing current and future challenges for Pierce’s disease management, including pesticide availability and resistance, GWSS refuges, the inability to detect and rogue infected vines in the year they become infected, and the sustainability of voluntary programs that rely on public funding.

Levels and interconnections of project success in development projects by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand and identify the nature of evaluation criteria, levels and associations among levels of project success in development projects by NGOs in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach The setting for this study is Sri Lanka, a country currently recovering from civil war and natural disasters and host to a large number of national and international NGOs involved in development projects. Data collection was conducted using a quantitative survey which obtained 447 responses. Multivariate analysis of data was conducted using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling. Findings The study confirmed that overall project success in NGOs could be assessed in three levels: project management (PM) success, project success and NGO success. The results conclude that there are strong associations among the three levels of project success; moreover, PM success and project success are indispensable for achieving NGO success. Originality/value This study extends existing research to confirm the presence of the three levels of project success and the interconnections among them. These findings can support subsequent research on development projects and also support the design of holistic evaluation tools to support project practices in NGOs.

Debating the success of carbon-offsetting projects at sports mega-events. A case from the 2014 FIFA World Cup

ABSTRACTForests are seen as climate mitigation mechanisms by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. In addition, their importance in the sustainable development paradigm has been confirmed through their inclusion in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are designed to provide a global orientation toward inclusive and sustainable development, yet their implementation presents new challenges for forestry practitioners. This paper uses an ethnographic case study to examine a forestry-based carbon-offsetting project in Mato Grosso, Brazil, and uses several SDGs to analyze the level of project success. The project was created to offset the emissions from the construction of the new football stadium built for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Mato Grosso and, therefore, attracted international attention. The project provides analytical points for a discussion on how forestry-based carbon offsetting fits within the wider discussion on sustainable development and how the success of project outcomes can be influenced in several key areas.

Effects of Contract Announcements on the Value of Construction Firms

AbstractWinning a new contract has an important implication for the sustainable growth and survival of construction firms in competitive market environments. Considering this and the limited literature on market analysis, this paper aimed to explore the effects of contract announcements on the market value of firms in the context of construction industry. Through a rigorous sample-screening process, this paper selects and analyzes a total of 377 contracts awarded to Korean contractors between 2000 and 2010. Using the standard event study methodology, cumulative abnormal returns (CARs) are estimated to evaluate the overall level of project success and to compare groups categorized according to project characteristics. The results indicate that the stock market generally responds positively to contract announcements. In addition, contracts awarded during economic upturns are more likely to be favorably evaluated than those awarded during economic downturns.

Potential Problems of Running Design-build Projects in Construction

Research an the design-build procurement method has attracted considerable Interests Of both the construction researchers and industry practitioners in recent years. With the increasing complexity Of construction projects to be undertaken nowadays, it is necessary to identify the potential probiems of this alternative procurement system in order to further enhance the level ofproject success. This pAPCr provides a criticai anaiysis on the problems in running design-build (D&B) projects. Itfirst reviews the trend in the use afthe design-build procurement system in different countries. It was found that some western countries like UK, US, Itaiy and Australia have adopted D&B as a major project delivery methodfor more than a decade while the use of D&B in the east side is on the rise In recent years. D&B has been employed to reduce the problems inherent in the traditional procurement system. To ensure a hIgher level of project success, the writers carried out a comprehensive desk stUdy on the significant pro...