Project Management Activities Research Articles

Operation of a Corporate Information System for Project Activity Management in the Activities of an IT Enterprise

Operation of a Corporate Information System for Project Activity Management in the Activities of an IT Enterprise

Students' assessment of the results of social project activities as a factor of its quality and effectiveness

The relevance of the problem under study is confirmed by its practice-oriented nature, the need to use social technologies that are in demand in modern conditions in pedagogical practice and in the management of project activities. The research problem is assessing the quality of the results of social project activities as one of the stages of managing this type of activity in educational institutions. The purpose of the study is to develop and test methodological support for assessing the results of social project activities of students at the university. The research was based on experimental and sociological methods, as well as on the axiological approach of philosophy and pedagogy. It was carried out based on the results of a implemented grant from the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs. Contains a developed and tested technology for assessing a large-scale social grant project, which is quite universal and can be used and adapted to similar projects.

Asana and Trello: A Comparative Assessment of Project Management Capabilities

Project management tools are essential for streamlining project management activities and providing a variety of functionalities to assist organizations in executing projects efficiently. The selection of an appropriate tool is crucial, given the many options available in the market. This scholarly article employs a comparative analysis methodology to scrutinize two prominent project management tools, Asana and Trello. The aim is to assist companies and organizations in making informed decisions based on their specific needs. The comparative analysis delves into the strengths and weaknesses of Asana and Trello, assessing their features, functionalities, and suitability in the context of knowledge management areas. Both tools are evaluated for their capability to address project management challenges and improve organizational processes. The study concludes that the choice between Asana and Trello hinges on factors such as project scale, organizational requirements, and the preferred level of complexity. With its comprehensive features, Asana emerges as ideal for larger, agile-oriented projects. In contrast, Trello's simplicity and user-friendly interface suit relatively smaller projects well. This analysis provides valuable insights for organizations to align their project management tools with specific project conditions, facilitating optimising project execution processes to meet their unique goals and requirements. In terms of features, Asana outshines Trello by providing a more extensive range of functionalities that effectively support the mapping of knowledge management areas.

Integrating Polyvagal Theory With Agile Project Management

The modern project management environment has become more complex due to various influences. For instance, stress and trauma are recognized as powerful influences on employee behaviors and decision-making. Although past studies have attempted to understand the psychology behind this phenomenon, scarce research has been performed on the influence of the autonomic nervous system on project management outcomes. Accordingly, this paper investigates the underlying nervous system responses that shape project management activities in different organizations. It relies on the Polyvagal Theory to elucidate the neurobiological responses that emerge when project managers are faced with stressful, dangerous or life-threatening situations. Thus, the paper can offer feasible recommendations for optimizing project management outcomes by strengthening the link between the heart, mind, and body.

Importance and Performance Analysis of Construction Management Activities in Construction Projects in Pulang Pisau Regency Based on Contractor Perceptions

Construction is a system that always involves many parties from the planning, implementation (doing), until controlling which in the process can cause problems that will affect project performance. In the implementation of construction projects, problems often occur, including the extension of work execution time, delays, additional project costs and work results that are not in accordance with the planned quality. This study aims to identify and make instruments measuring the effect of management activities on the performance of construction projects in Pulang Pisau Regency. There are 120 variables used to measure project management performance from two viewpoints of the level of satisfaction/perception and interests/expectations. Then an evaluation using the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method is performed. From the results of the analysis by the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method it can be seen that project management activity variables are the top priority that need to be improved in order to improve construction project performance, including 12 variables which are divided into 4 variables each at the planning stage, 3 variables at the implementation stage, and 5 variables at the control stage.

DEVELOPMENT OF GENERAL METHODOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF TOOLS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL-TECHNOLOGICAL SUPPORT OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

The article is devoted to the introduction and substantiation of an innovative methodological platform and scientific and applied tools, which are designed to ensure the successful administration of operational activities and the growth of qualifying assets of the enterprise-developer in construction as project management (as part of the enterprise's multi-project business portfolio) and administrative-regulatory activities in the micro-environment of institutional sub- construction sites and stakeholders. The rapid complication of construction production systems causes an increase in the number of sequentially connected elements (crews, mechanisms, vehicles, suppliers, etc.), which, according to the basic law of reliability theory, reduces the reliability of the entire system in proportion to the number of elements in a geometric progression. Consideration of reliability as the stability of numerous specific qualities of building systems in relation to all possible deviations of the given mode of operation of the system requires system-technical design, manufacturing, construction, operation and other stages of the life cycle of building systems. Most often, the definition of the roles of project executors corresponds to the life cycle model. On the basis of the methodology, as introduced in accordance with the new ideas about the essence of the developer's operating system in construction, a new scientific and applied toolkit for the administration of the operational activities of the enterprise executing construction projects and its transformations based on the application of modular construction technology - prefabrication was developed and substantiated. Prefabrication is the preliminary production of building structures in industrial production. Prefabricated structures are delivered to the construction site and used in the construction process. This approach to construction has been revolutionary because it enables standardization, increased quality control, and reduced overall construction time.

Characters of a Good Project Manager in the Automotive Industry

Project is a very basic concept, it runs through all walks of life, is the so-called "everything can be project". As the leader of the project and the main executor of the project management activities, the project manager has full control of the project-related matters, which directly determines the success or failure of the project. At the same time, different industry attributes have different characteristics for project managers. This paper attempts to discuss the characteristics of excellent project managers according to the requirements of project managers in the automobile manufacturing industry.

Project Management Efficiency Measurement with Data Envelopment Analysis: A Case in a Petrochemical Company

The research question this study poses is how to measure the efficiency of project management activities. The purpose of this article is to quantify the efficiency of the execution of a project portfolio managed by a project management office (PMO) structure. The research subject is a PMO operating within a petrochemical manufacturing company in southern Brazil. The research method is quantitative modeling. The study employed data envelopment analysis (DEA) to calculate the relative efficiencies of projects in three classes according to complexity over a period of four years. Each project is a decision-making unit (DMU), as required by the DEA procedure. One novelty is the calculation of cost- and time-weighted efficiency values, which slightly differ from the average. The main results indicate that the average efficiency for classes of projects roughly stands between 40 and 80%. The results also indicate a learning process guided by the PMO, as the average efficiency increased over three years in two classes of projects, according to the prioritization imposed by the office. The study also pointed out that the most influential variables in determining project efficiency are accuracy in meeting deadlines and the time planned for completion. The most important implication is that, from now on, the company has a theoretical foundation to justify focusing further efforts on reducing and controlling time to completion, not only cost and scope conformity, to increase overall project efficiency. Future research should prioritize investigating management techniques that increase the likelihood of completing projects within their deadlines.

Projectification and its impact on the work and identity of public sector employees: project natives, emigrants and immigrants

As a result of the increasing number of projects used to deliver public services and the professionalization of project management activities in government, the phenomenon of projectification has emerged as a key feature of contemporary public management. The article examines the impact of projectification on public sector employees based on in-depth qualitative research conducted in Polish public organizations in 2018–2019. As the findings shows, the phenomenon of projectification shapes the working environment of the public sector by shifting work from repetitive activities to the demands of unique projects, by requiring constant communication with stakeholders, by working outside of the traditional schedules and workplaces, and by operating in matrix structures. Mass implementation of projects has also left its mark on the identity of public sector workers. Respondents increasingly perceive their professional identity through the prism of project work: they frequently tend to identify with their projects rather than the organization itself or its departments. Moreover, despite the difficulties and inconveniences of project work, public sector employees involved in projects show an extraordinarily high level of motivation, which results from the possibility of implementing interesting, innovative and diverse projects.

Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) assessment of Kuwait mega construction projects' complexity

PurposeMegaproject's construction is essential for the development and economic growth of any country, especially in the developing world. In Kuwait, megaprojects are facing many restrictions that discourage their execution causing a significant delay in bidding, design, construction and operation phases with the execution quality being affected. The objective of this study is to develop a complexity measurement model using analytic hierarchy process (AHP) for megaprojects in Kuwait, with a focus on the New Kuwait University multi-billion campus Shadadiyah (College of Social Science, Sharia and Law (CSSL)) as a case study.Design/methodology/approachThe study applies a hybrid fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) method to compare the results with those obtained using the conventional AHP method. This can facilitate the project management activities during the different stages of construction. Data were collected based on the results of a two-round Delphi questionnaire completed by seniors and experts of the selected project.FindingsIt was found that project modeling methodology was responsible for complexity. It was grouped under several categories that include technological, goal, organizational, environmental and cultural complexities. The study compares complexity degrees assessed by AHP and FAHP methods. “Technological Complexity” scores highest in both methods, with FAHP reaching 7.46. “Goal Complexity” follows closely behind, with FAHP. “Cultural Complexity” ranks third, differing between methods, while “Organizational” and “Environmental Complexity” consistently score lower, with FAHP values slightly higher. These results show varying complexity levels across dimensions. Assessing and understanding such complexities were essential toward the completion of such megaprojects.Originality/valueThe contribution of this study is on providing the empirical evidential knowledge for the priority over construction complexities in a developing country (Kuwait) in the Middle East.

Analysis of Strategies and Implementation Methods for Time and Cost Efficiency in Multi-Story Building Construction Projects

The construction of multi-story buildings is increasingly rapid, with difficulty in managing and implementing multi-story buildings increasingly high. The longer the duration of time required will affect the costs to complete the project. Therefore, an implementation method is needed to support and consider the costs incurred in carrying out the work. In addition, by sharpening priorities, it is hoped that project management efficiency and activities will increase. All of this is to achieve the goals of a multi-story building project that meets the client’s needs. Different implementation methods in a building must be followed by exemplary project implementation and following the plan. Good technical management and implementation can reduce the risks of multi-story building construction projects and delays. It will reduce the development of project costs and will ultimately provide benefits for contractors. The method of implementing this multi-story building uses zoning and bottom-up methods. This method is expected to obtain time efficiency values. The implementation process is fast and obtains optimal costs.

A multi-criteria decision-making model for analyzing a project-driven supply chain under interval type-2 fuzzy sets

Reviewing and integrating decisions in the supply chain and project management is crucial. This problem is known as a project-driven supply chain problem. By the growing dependency of project-driven companies on suppliers since they prefer to concentrate on their core and subcontracting processes, the project-based organization's dependence on suppliers has increased. A project-driven supply chain (PDSC) focuses on integrating project management activities into the supply chain. In this paper, a new model is presented for the integration of supply chain and project management decisions. Firstly, a new method is proposed to determine the resilience score of suppliers. This new model consists of three parts: the weighting of criteria, the weighting of experts, and the ranking of suppliers. To give weight to the experts, a new version of the combinative distance-based assessment (CODAS) method is presented based on the average and positive ideal concepts. Also, the importance of the criteria is specified by an expanded best-worst method (BWM). Computing the resilience score of suppliers is done through a developed CODAS method that is extended by the average and positive concepts. Furthermore, in order to consider the uncertainty of project-driven supply chain problems, interval type-2 fuzzy sets (IT2FSs) are used. Secondly, a new subtraction operation is defined to avoid producing negative in recursive critical path method (CPM) calculations in the IT2F environment. Also, the criticality score of the project's activities is defined. According to the criticality and resilience indexes of activities, suggestions are made to project management to prevent delays. Finally, a case study of hospital construction is solved to illustrate the strengths of the proposed model.

Applying Best Practices for Improving the Performance of Software Project Manager

This paper focuses on proposing a quality assurance model for Software Projects Management. This paper presents some important concepts related to this field. It presents the phases and activities of software project management. This paper presents a set of proposed steps for achieving each activity of planning ISs projects. Depending on the proposed steps and a combination of statistical techniques, this paper introduces a proposed quality assurance model for software project management activities. This proposed model can be used to build an automated software tool.

A Reflection Note on Applying Quantitative Decision-Making Approaches to Engineering Management

Engineering management is a project management activity full of information composed of specific engineering technology and different social factors. The basic knowledge of quantitative decision-making technology and management economics is conducive to project decision-making, project investment, financing in engineering construction, and real estate. With the development of modern engineering management, quantitative decision-making has become increasingly important. This article discusses quantitative decision-making's significance, importance, and potential limitations in engineering management activities. Different quantitative decision tools have other effects on engineering management and technical management. This article also suggests that effective engineering management needs to combine scientific quantitative analysis methods and quantitative decision-making tools and comprehensively consider the engineering implementation background, the project's technical requirements, and resource sources.

LEARNING THE EFFICIENT ESTIMATION TECHNIQUES FOR SUCCESSFUL SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The process of software project management involves planning and supervising the development of software projects to deliver a quality product within the customer’s budget and schedule. This process begins with project planning, which includes estimating the work to be done, required resources, and project schedule. Once these activities are accomplished, a project schedule is established that defines software engineering tasks, identifies responsible parties, and specifies inter-task dependencies. The paper aims to explore project management activities and techniques for estimating project size. Overall, software project management involves managing, allocating, and timing resources to develop software that meets requirements and is delivered within budget and schedule. This paper highlights the significance of employing efficient estimation methods to achieve successful software project management. Estimation plays a critical role in the software development process, as it helps project managers to determine the resources and time required for completing the project. The paper starts by introducing the concept of software project management and highlighting its importance in delivering successful projects. The advantages and disadvantages of each technique are discussed, and guidelines for selecting the appropriate technique for a specific project are provided. The paper also explores the importance of accurate estimation in agile software development and the use of estimation tools to simplify the process. Finally, the paper concludes by summarizing the key takeaways from the discussion and emphasizing the significance of efficient estimation techniques in ensuring successful software project management.

Impact of asymmetric trust on construction project management performance: the mediating role of knowledge sharing

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the impact of asymmetric trust on construction project management performance in China's construction industry. Moreover, the authors explore the mediating role of two types of knowledge sharing (explicit knowledge sharing and tacit knowledge sharing) in explaining the association between asymmetric trust and project management performance.Design/methodology/approachA theoretical model based on the research hypotheses proposed in this study was developed and a questionnaire survey was conducted with 271 professionals. The data collected was analyzed by the structural equation modeling (SEM) technique.FindingsThe results of this study indicate that there is a significant and negative association between asymmetric trust and project management performance. Moreover, two types of knowledge sharing (explicit knowledge sharing and tacit knowledge sharing) have different degrees of impact on improving project management performance. In addition, tacit knowledge sharing is a mediator between asymmetric trust and project management performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe data used in this study is from Chinese scenarios, so the research conclusions and application effects based on this are bound to have certain regional limitations. Besides, there are many factors that affect project management performance improving, and the relationships among them are so complex. The theoretical model proposed in this study may not be fully considered. Therefore, follow-up researchers can consider bringing more suitable variables into their researches, so that the theoretical researches can be more in line with the actual project management practice, and the specific mechanism for improving project management performance can be explained more deeply.Originality/valueThis research's value is as follows: Firstly, this paper contributes to the trust and relational governance literature by expanding the research perspective of mutual trust to asymmetric trust. Specially, this research designs a measurement scale for asymmetric trust and then reveals the impact mechanism of it on project management performance, which will certainly promote research paradigm change of trust. Secondly, this research is beneficial to knowledge sharing literature in the construction management field by expanding the research scope of knowledge sharing from a cross-organizational perspective.

Project Management in Central Banks

Abstract In this ever-changing environment of technological innovations central banks are strongly committed to fulfilling their key objectives of preserving monetary and financial stability, but also make efforts to adapt to new market requirements. On the path of technological transformation of financial systems, central banks face many challenges stemming from, inter alia, new less regulated and decentralized financial innovative services, cyberattacks, and endangered cyber security. Central banks need strong project management to successfully address these processes and that should be done in line with the highest international standards. The paper analyses the implementation of project management in central banks according to the international standards. The authors present possible division of roles and responsibilities in the project organization structure in central banks based on these international standards. The standardized integrated project management activities and associated practices are described and presented in the context of project management in central banks. The authors conclude that the application of international standards is crucial for successful project management in central banks in order to ensure that the projects are implemented on time and within the envisaged scope and budget, thereby ensuring high quality results, efficient deployment of human resources, benefits realization and value creation for the organization.

Teaching project management to primary school children: a scoping review

AbstractTeachers have used projects in children’s education for over a century. More recently, project management knowledge and skills have become essential when students manage technological solutions from inception to presentation. This paper presents the first scoping literature review on teaching project management to primary school students. A total of 33 publications between 2000 and 2022 were analysed and presented both descriptively and thematically. While the review did not identify any empirical studies of teaching project management to primary school students, it did reveal several examples of suggested teaching approaches, project management activity, and common elements associated with project management. The review concludes with a recommendation for researchers, educators, and project management practitioners to build upon this research by exploring the effectiveness of comprehensive approaches to teaching project management to primary school students. This paper represents a significant area of research as project management is one of the most critical skills for students to achieve success in the twenty-first century.

Оценки сложности программного обеспечения на основе косвенных связей

Software development can be a time-consuming and costly process that requires a significant amount of effort. Developers are often tasked with completing programming tasks or making modifications to existing code without increasing overall complexity. It is essential for them to understand the dependencies between the program components before implementing any changes. However, as code evolves, it becomes increasingly challenging for project managers to detect indirect coupling links between components. These hidden links can complicate the system, cause inaccurate effort estimates, and compromise the quality of the code. To address these challenges, this study aims to provide a set of measures that leverage measurement theory and hidden links between software components to expand the scope, effectiveness, and utility of accepted software metrics. The research focuses on two primary topics: (1) how indirect coupling measurements can aid developers with maintenance tasks and (2) how indirect coupling metrics can quantify software complexity and size, leveraging weighted differences across techniques. The study presents a comprehensive set of measures designed to assist developers and project managers with project management and maintenance activities. Using the power of indirect coupling measurements, these measures can enhance the quality and efficiency of software development and maintenance processes.

RUSSIAN PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

In the modern world, it is important for project management to use software products, without which it is difficult to carry out planning and calculations.
 This article reviewed Russian project management systems, namely ELMA, Bitrix24, ADVANTA, YouGile
 We have reviewed an overview analysis of Russian software, which is excellent for maintaining and implementing project activities. The given advantages of the service and the problems of the work of Russian software products in the field of project management. The proposed software products are most suitable for the implementation of unique projects that are relevant today. The project management systems we have considered will help us use new knowledge in the field of effective project management.
 Purpose: acquaintance with Russian software products for project management; provide recommendations on the most effective project management systems.
 Method or methodology of the work: the article used empirical research methods.
 Results: the best software products for project management were selected.
 Scope of the results: these recommendations can be used in the project activities of various organizations, for more successful activities in project management.