Project management in Southern Africa: a best practices analysis
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Authors
Haupt, Nico Retief
Issue Date
2007
Type
Research Report
Language
en
Keywords
Competitive management , Enterprise management
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Abstract
This study covers an investigation into project management best practices in
Southern Africa. The purpose of the research was to determine which of the
current accepted project management tools and techniques are seen as critical in
the region. It also focuses on determining any external or internal factors that
hamper effective development of project management in the Southern African
region.
The study further tries to determine whether there are any noticeable differences
between accepted project management practices in the developed world and
practices used in the region.
The study was conducted using a survey with a mix of open and scaled
questions and was sent out to a number of companies selected because they
employ established project managers. A total number of 400 questionnaires were
sent out and 42 completed questionnaires were received from respondents.
The study found that there are no significant differences between the techniques
used for project management in Southern Africa and techniques used in the rest
of the world. There are, however, several factors influencing project management
development in the region that are unique to the region including a severe
shortage of skilled people and infrastructure problems.
There is also a lack of knowledge about project management practices amongst
respondents and amongst other members of their organizations including senior
management. This lack of knowledge combined with the shortage of skilled
people can result in serious problems with the execution and management of
projects in the Southern African region.
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Publisher
University of South Africa