Powl, A and Skitmore, M (2005) Factors hindering the performance of construction project managers. Construction Innovation, 5(1), pp. 41-51. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
It has been said that the effective performance of the Project Manager (PM) is the single most critical factor affecting successful project outcomes. Little is known, however, of the nature and extent of the hindrances to PM effectiveness in the Construction Industry (CI). This paper reports on the results of a worldwide survey of PMs concerning these issues and shows that they have the potential to be more effective and more productive in their working. Associated with this is a need to be more aware of progress and developments in the CI generally, more aware of progress and developments in their own organization, more delegation of contract administration tasks and more general administrative support. Also highlighted is the lengthy working hours of PMs.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | hindrances; performance; project managers; project success |
| Index terms: | effectiveness, construction industry, project manager, project success, contract administration, project outcome, critical factor, working hours, construction project, manager, survey |
| Subjects: | project completion, data collection methods, profession, risk assessment, practitioner, industry analysis, performance management, project management theory and practice, contract management, production management, employment law |
| Topics: | Project Management, Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Risk Management, Quality Management, Legal Issues, Contract Administration |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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