Seboni, L and Tutesigensi, A (2015) Project manager-to-project allocations in practice: an empirical study of the decision-making practices of a multi-project based organization. Construction Management and Economics, 33 (5-6). 428 - 443. ISSN 0144-6193
Abstract
Empirical studies that examine how managers make project manager-to-project (PM2P) allocation decisions in multi-project settings are currently limited. Such decisions are crucial to organizational success. An empirical study of the PM2P practice, conducted in the context of Botswana, revealed ineffective processes in terms of optimality in decision-making. A conceptual model to guide effective PM2P practices was developed. The focus of this study is on deploying the model as a lens to study the PM2P practices of a large organization, with a view to identify and illustrate strengths and weaknesses. A case study was undertaken in the mining industry, where core activities in terms of projects are underground mineral explorations at identified geographical regions. A semi-structured interview protocol was used to collect data from 15 informants, using an enumeration. Integrated analysis of both data types (using univariate descriptive analysis for the quantitative data, content and thematic analysis for the qualitative data) revealed strengths in PM2P practices, demonstrated by informants’ recognition of some important criteria to be considered. The key weaknesses were exemplified by a lack of effective management tools and techniques to match project managers to projects. The findings provide a novel perspective through which improvements in working practices can be made.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2015, Taylor & Francis. This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Construction Management and Economics on 15 September 2015 available online: http://wwww.tandfonline.com/10.1080/01446193.2015.1077981. |
Keywords: | Decision-making practices; human resource management; multi-project environment; project |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) > Institute for Resilient Infrastructure (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 03 Aug 2015 12:05 |
Last Modified: | 03 Nov 2016 03:38 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2015.1077981 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/01446193.2015.1077981 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:88684 |