The project Human resource management is the major element that affects the project
success and failure. It is an enabling processes that facilitates to the accomplishment of
balanced project deliverable objectives of scope, time, cost and quality through
integrating all of the project management body of knowledge areas. This is because of
other project management processes were done by people and therefore they reflect
the level of competency of the project staff. Infect the level of project acquired staff will
affect the project baseline schedule and therefore the project cost and performance.
The project personnel improve the triumph of project performance through teamwork.
Hence, this brief essay highlights the impact of the project team on the project
performance. It will acquire all project management family the understanding of what
role do the project human resource plays in the performance of modern project based
management. It describes with the practical case study of Water sanitation and Hygiene
development project.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Description of the Essay
2. Literature Review
2.1.1. Organizational Theory and Design
2.1.2. Classical Organizational Theory
2.1.2.1. Scientific Management Concept
2.1.2.2. Administrative Principals
2.1.2.3. Bureaucratic Approach
2.1.3. Neo -Classical Organizational Theory
2.1.4. Contemporary Organizational Theory
2.1.4.1. Contingency Organizational Theory
2.2. Organizational Structure
2.2.1. Functional Organization.
2.2.2. Pure Organization.
2.2.3. Matrix Organizations.
2.3. Project Human Resource Management Processes
2.3.1. The Impact of Human Resource management on Project Performance
2.4. CARE International Somalia Organizational Structure and Human Resource Policy
3. Human Resource Management processes of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project
3.1. Water Sanitation and Hygiene Project Organizational Structure
3.1.1. Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project
3.1.2. Organizational Responsibility Chart.
3.2. The Impact of Human Resource management on WASH Project performance
4. Conclusion and Recommendations
Bibliography
Objectives and Core Topics
The primary objective of this work is to examine how project human resource management influences project performance, utilizing the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) development project of CARE Somalia as a practical case study.
- Theoretical analysis of classical, neoclassical, and contemporary organizational theories.
- Evaluation of different organizational structures (functional, project, and matrix) and their impact on performance.
- Detailed breakdown of project human resource management processes including planning and team acquisition.
- Case study analysis of the WASH project organizational structure, staffing, and responsibility assignment.
- Integration of project management tools like Responsibility Assignment Matrices (RAM) and critical path analysis to ensure project success.
Excerpt from the Book
1. Introduction
The definition of project management can be traced to the definition of the two terms: the project and management. Project is defined as a “temporary effort made up of a related set of activities undertaken to create a unique product or service within specified requirements” 1 . Management is also defined as “an achievement of organizational Objectives through people and other resources” 2 .Therefore, project management is temporary organization made up of related set of activities undertaken to accomplish a particular objectives through people under specific requirements. People are the most imperative part of any project organization. “The success or failure of the Project organization and the quality and reliability of its products depends on the competency of its people”3 . Hence, the project management Processes of “organizing, managing, and leading the project team to accomplish the project goal in scope, time and cost constrains is referred to as the Project Human Resource Management”4 .
The project human resource management processes are “project management enabling processes that facilitates to accomplish balanced project deliverable objectives of scope, Cost and time performance”5 . The actual competency level of the acquired staff of the project would directly change the project schedule as the staff responsibilities have a direct relationship with the project Work Breakdown structure (WBS) and its resource requirements. “The Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) designed to show how project deliverables are broken down into work packages provides a way of showing high-level areas of responsibility” 6 . The organizational Assignment matrix is used to show the correlation between the project WBS and project staff. It is a mechanism to ensure that all project work packages with in the project scope are whole among the distributed responsibilities to the acquired project team. Moreover, organizational responsibility chart combines the work break down structure, and project schedule with the staff responsibilities and authorities.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: Outlines the fundamental definitions of project management and human resource management, highlighting their critical impact on project success and scope.
2. Literature Review: Provides a comprehensive overview of organizational theories, ranging from classical and neoclassical approaches to contemporary contingency models, and discusses their application to project structures.
3. Human Resource Management processes of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project: Applies the theoretical frameworks to the specific WASH development project, detailing staff roles, responsibilities, and management policies within CARE Somalia.
4. Conclusion and Recommendations: Synthesizes the findings, reaffirming that competent human resource management is essential for project performance and effectiveness.
Bibliography: Lists the academic and practical resources utilized throughout the essay.
Keywords
Project Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Structure, WASH Project, Project Performance, Stakeholder Management, Classical Theory, Contingency Approach, Responsibility Assignment Matrix, CARE Somalia, Team Competency, Project Planning, Staff Acquisition, Organizational Behavior, Work Breakdown Structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the central focus of this academic work?
The work focuses on the intersection of project human resource management and project performance, exploring how organizational structures and staff competency impact the successful delivery of projects.
What are the primary thematic areas covered?
The main themes include organizational theory, organizational design, the impact of staff competency on project outcomes, and the specific application of these principles within the context of a development project.
What is the core research goal of the study?
The study aims to determine the role and impact of competent project human resource management on project performance, using the WASH project as a practical case study.
Which scientific methodology is utilized in this research?
The essay adopts an analytical and descriptive approach, relying on secondary data sources such as project proposals, organizational policies, and academic literature to analyze the case study.
What content is discussed in the main body of the paper?
The main body examines organizational theories (classical to contemporary), evaluates various organizational structures, and provides a detailed analysis of the WASH project's human resource processes, including roles, responsibilities, and planning tools.
Which keywords best characterize this research?
Key terms include project management, human resource management, organizational behavior, WASH project, and performance baseline.
How does the WASH project structure the responsibilities of its staff?
The project utilizes a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) to clearly define the roles (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) of various project positions regarding specific activities.
What is the importance of the Earned Value Management baseline in this study?
The study highlights that the responsibility chart is a translation of the project's performance baseline, making Earned Value Management (EVM) a critical tool for reviewing project staff performance.
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- Abdiqani Egal (Author), 2012, Stakeholder Management and Organizational Behavior, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/198785
