Leadership is a crucial component of project management in any development sector. However, the construction sector in developing countries has features and processes that make leadership even more vital. Construction projects by governments demand huge financial and technical resources and the project teams are usually large and diverse. The process of project construction management is long and involves a large number of separate and connected tasks. Good leadership is also crucial in government construction projects since poor performance can have negative repercussions for the nation and the general population. Thus, effective leadership is essential and can provide answers to the many challenges that the construction sector faces which has long term socioeconomic implications for developing countries. This paper investigates the challenges that are faced by government initiated construction projects in developing countries and suggests possible ways of addressing them through effective leadership. Several studies have been undertaken to investigate factors leading to low productivity, cost overruns and hazards among other challenges in specific construction projects but less has been done to discuss the general challenges facing construction projects. In doing this, attention should be paid to contexts because they differ. This prompted me to study the Zimbabwean case.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introductory Chapter
- Introduction
- Description of the Topic
- Definition of Terms
- Project
- Project Management
- Construction Project Management
- Project Leadership
- Research Methodology
- Literature Review
- Project Leadership
- Leadership and Organizational Performance
- Leadership Theories
- Trait Theory
- Behavioral Theories
- Contingency School
- Project Management Challenges
- Presentation of Results and Analysis
- Experience in working with construction projects
- Highest Levels of Education
- Sex
- Importance of Leadership in Successful Project Management
- Challenges at Project Initiation
- Challenges Faced at the Stage of Feasibility Studies
- Challenges Faced at Schematic Design Stage
- Challenges Faced at the Stage of Producing Information
- Tendering Stage
- Challenges Faced at Project Planning and Construction Stages
- Project Completion
- Conclusions and Recommendations
- Conclusions
- Recommendations
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the challenges faced by government-initiated construction projects in developing countries, specifically within the context of Zimbabwe's construction industry. The research aims to understand these challenges and suggest potential solutions based on effective project leadership. By analyzing the experiences of senior government officials and relevant literature, the paper seeks to contribute to both academic understanding and practical management practices.
- The importance of effective leadership in addressing challenges within construction projects in developing countries.
- The impact of various leadership theories and models on project management in the construction sector.
- The identification and analysis of specific challenges encountered during different phases of construction projects, from initiation to completion.
- The exploration of context-specific factors that influence project management challenges in developing countries, using Zimbabwe as a case study.
- The development of recommendations for improving leadership practices and addressing challenges within the construction sector in developing countries.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introductory chapter sets the stage by highlighting the significance of leadership in construction project management, especially within the context of developing countries. It establishes the research problem, outlines the research questions, and describes the methodologies employed to investigate the challenges faced in government-initiated construction projects in Zimbabwe. The chapter also provides a brief overview of the construction sector's importance for economic development in developing nations.
The literature review chapter delves deeper into the role of leadership in project management, examining various leadership theories and their relevance to construction projects. It also explores existing literature on leadership and organizational performance, as well as the specific challenges faced in project management within the construction industry.
The presentation of results and analysis chapter presents the findings of the research, which were gathered through interviews with senior government officials and the analysis of relevant documents and reports. This chapter examines the challenges encountered at different stages of the project lifecycle, including project initiation, feasibility studies, schematic design, producing information, tendering, planning, construction, and completion.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this text are: project management, leadership, construction industry, developing countries, Zimbabwe, challenges, government-initiated projects, infrastructure development, economic growth, leadership theories, project lifecycle.
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- Tsitsi Muvunzi (Author), 2013, Dealing with Project Management Challenges through effective Project Leadership, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/214935
