The broad objective of the study was to analyse the effect of project planning processes on performance of IT projects in CBE. Furthermore, this study will examine the impact of effective planning processes on quality of IT projects in CBE, analyse the impact of effective planning processes on IT project completion time in CBE and to investigate the impact of effective planning processes on IT project completion cost in CBE.
In addition, this study aimed to fill the gap by answering the following research questions: What is the role of planning processes on quality of IT projects in CBE? What is the role of planning processes on IT project completion time in CBE? What is the role of effective planning processes on IT project completion cost in CBE?
Projects play a major role in the economic development of a country. They are the building blocks for generating additional capital and for ensuring a flow of goods and services. The objective of the project management is to realize the planned project objectives and its project management has different phases and processes within it. Each phase contains rigorous and comprehensive activities to be performed.
The success of any project is measured by its completion time, within the budget cost and meets the planned performance based on the initial plan. Therefore, planning has an important role on the project success. To accomplish all these projects successfully, each of them must undergo different phases where the level of efforts and impacts to the project success depends on the phases.
Previous research has indicated inadequate project planning and analysis is one of the reasons for project failure. Moreover, research discovered that there is positive correlation between project planning effort and project success. According to their study findings there is a high correlation between the planning efforts and overall project success. Although their studies have considered many factors that influence project outcomes, but planning was mentioned as an important factor for project success.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background of the Study
1.2. Statement of the Problem
1.3. Research Objective(s)
1.3.1. General Objective
1.3.2. Specific Objectives
1.4. Research Questions
1.5. Hypothesis of the Study
1.6. Scope of the Study
1.7. Limitations of the Study
1.8. Significance of the Study
1.9. Organization of the Study
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1. Theoretical Literature
2.1.1. The Essence of Project and its Management
2.1.2. Project Management Body of Knowledge Areas
2.1.3. Project Management Process Groups
2.2. Empirical Literature
2.3. Conceptual Framework
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODS
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Operational Definition of Variables
3.2.1. Dependent Variable
3.2.2. Independent Variable
3.3. Research Design
3.4. Target Population
3.5. Data Type and Source
3.6. Data Collection Techniques and Procedure
3.6.1. Data Collection Methods
3.6.2. Data Collection Procedures
3.7. Data Processing and Analysis
3.7.1. Data Processing
3.7.2. Data Analysis
3.8. Model Specification
3.9. Reliability and Validity
3.10. Ethical Consideration
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
4.2.1. Classification of Respondents by Gender
4.2.1. Classification of Respondents by Level of Education
4.2.3. Respondents Work Experience
4.3. Reliability Analysis
4.4. Descriptive Analysis
4.4.1. Descriptive Statistics of Project Success Measurement
4.4.2. Descriptive Statistics of Project Planning Processes
4.5. Correlations Analysis
4.6. Regression Analysis
4.6.1. Testing Assumptions of Regression Model
4.6.2. The Role of Project Planning Activities on IT Projects Completion Time
4.6.3. The Role of Project Planning Activities on IT Projects Completion Cost
4.6.4. The Role of Project Planning Activities on IT Projects Quality
4.7. Results Summary
CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1. Conclusions
5.2. Recommendations
5.3. Future Areas of Research
Research Objectives and Themes
The primary objective of this study is to analyze the impact of various project planning activities—based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)—on the overall performance of Information Technology (IT) projects within the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), specifically measuring success through the triple constraint criteria of time, cost, and quality.
- Evaluation of planning knowledge areas including time, cost, risk, scope, quality, human resources, communication, integration, procurement, and stakeholder management.
- Assessment of IT project performance within the banking sector of Ethiopia.
- Identification of critical problem areas in existing project planning practices at CBE.
- Examination of the statistical correlation and regression relationships between planning effort and project outcomes.
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1.1. Background of the Study
Projects play a major role in the economic development of a country. They are the building blocks for generating additional capital and for ensuring a flow of goods and services. The objective of the project management is to realize the planned project objectives and it project management has different phases and processes within it. Each phase contains rigorous and comprehensive activities to be performed (Tesfaye, Lemma, Berhan & Beshah, 2016).
Traditional wisdom is that planning and analysis are very important and the more there is planning in a project, the more successful the project will be (Wang & Gibson, 2008). Serrador (2013) in his literature reported the link between planning and project success and tried to affirm its importance and concluded that project planning is widely thought to be an important contributor to project success. Hence, the need for planning in project development and delivery is crucial because of the complex nature of resources, processes, activities and parties that are involved (Godwin, 2010).
The success of any project is measured by its completion time, within the budget cost and meets the planned performance based on the initial plan. Therefore, planning has an important role on the project success. In order to accomplish all these projects successfully, each of them have to undergo different phases where the level of efforts and impacts to the project success depends on the phases (Tesfaye et.al, 2016).
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the study, covering the project background at the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, the problem statement, research objectives, and the scope and significance of the study.
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW: This chapter reviews theoretical perspectives on project management, the PMBOK knowledge areas, and empirical studies regarding the relationship between project planning and project success.
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODS: This chapter details the research design, target population, data collection instruments, and the specific econometric models used for data analysis.
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS: This chapter presents the statistical findings from the survey, including demographic data, reliability tests, descriptive statistics of planning knowledge areas, and the results of the correlation and regression analyses.
CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: This chapter summarizes the study's findings, provides concluding remarks regarding the impact of project planning on IT project success, and offers practical recommendations for the bank.
Keywords
Project Planning Activities, Project Performance, IT Projects, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, PMBOK, Project Success, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Management, Regression Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The study examines the effect of project planning activities on the performance of Information Technology (IT) projects specifically within the environment of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE).
What are the central thematic areas of the research?
The study centers on the ten knowledge areas defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI), including time, cost, scope, quality, risk, human resources, communication, procurement, integration, and stakeholder management.
What is the primary research goal?
The primary goal is to determine how effective planning in these knowledge areas correlates with and predicts project success, defined as completion within time, budget, and quality specifications.
Which research methodology does the author employ?
The author uses a descriptive survey design, gathering primary quantitative data via a structured questionnaire administered to project managers and team leaders, followed by multiple regression analysis.
What does the main body of the work cover?
The main body covers a comprehensive literature review of project management theory, the operational definitions of variables, detailed research design and data processing techniques, and an extensive analysis of the survey results.
Which keywords define this work?
Key terms include project planning, project performance, IT project success, PMBOK, and project management, particularly in the context of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia.
What were the specific findings regarding IT project completion time at CBE?
The study found that the majority of respondents consider the current completion of IT projects within allocated time schedules to be unsatisfactory, indicating a trend of projects being completed behind schedule.
How does stakeholder management relate to project outcomes in this study?
The study concludes that stakeholder management planning activities have a significant, positive impact on project performance, and that failure to effectively engage stakeholders is a notable problem area at the bank.
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- Sirak Aynalem Argaw (Autor), 2018, Project planning and the performance of information technology projects. Limits and possibilities, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1002897
