Ahadzie, D K; Proverbs, D G; Olomolaiye, P O and Ankrah, N A (2009) Competencies required by project managers for housing construction in Ghana: Implications for CPD agenda. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16(4), pp. 353-375. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to delineate "senior managers'" perception of the competencies required by project managers (PMs) in Ghana for mass house building projects (MHBPs) and to discuss the implication of the findings for professional training and development. Design/methodology/approach - Drawing on a well-acclaimed organizational psychology theory of job performance, a structured questionnaire survey was used to elicit data from managing directors (MDs) of homebuilders belonging to the Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA). The data were analyzed using multiple regression techniques (stepwise) Findings - Of 64 competencies operationalised, seven are perceived to be important. Originality/value - The findings provide PMs in Ghana an understanding of the competency profile their superiors (i.e. MDs) use in judging their performance. This should therefore help the PMs to align their professional development towards improving their skills on these competencies. Homebuilders can also apply the findings to make an informed and objective judgement in the profiling, recruitment and maintenance of PMs who have the appropriate skills and competencies. The implication of the findings for developing a continuing professional development (CPD) agenda in the Ghanaian mass house building industry is discussed. The discourse provides useful lessons for the construction industry in developing countries such as those in the sub-Saharan African (SSA) Region.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | competences; Ghana; housing; performance measures; project management; training |
| Index terms: | organizational psychology, competence, project management, real estate, developing country, multiple-regression, project manager, building industry, performance measure, residential construction, housing, methodology, Ghana, recruitment, questionnaire, construction industry, continuing professional development, drawing, professional development, survey, manager |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, management, technical documentation, construction type, statistical analysis, profession, real estate economics, psychology, Geography, development economics, practitioner, professional development, personnel development, performance measurement, industry analysis, construction integration, project management theory and practice, research methods |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Information Management, Research Practice, Quality Management, Roles and Professions, Project Management, Geographical Context, Urban Studies, International Construction, Education, Construction Technology, Organizational Design, Human Resources, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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