PROJECT SCOPE MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS’ PROJECTS IN MACHAKOS COUNTY, KENYA

Gladys Watiri Wachira, Dr. Severina Nkirina

Abstract


The estimated housing demand in urban areas is approximately 150,000 units per year yet the current supply is about 30,000 units. According to KNBS (2014), the sector recorded a growth of 4.8 per cent in 2012 while cement consumption rose by 1.7 per cent (from 3,870.9 thousand tonnes in 2011 to 3,937.3 thousand tonnes in 2012). This study therefore sought to establish the effect of project scope management on performance of real estate developers’ projects in Machakos County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to assess the effect of scope definition on performance of real estate developers’ projects in Machakos County, Kenya and to examine the effect of scope change management on performance of real estate developers’ projects in Machakos County, Kenya. The study was based on two theories namely; Resource Based View Theory (RBV) and theory of constraints. This study used a descriptive research design. The target population comprised of 414 employees working in 46 commercial real estate companies that are engaged in Commercial Real Estates development in Machakos County and regulated by the National Construction Authority. The study’s sample size was reached at using Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination formula. The 199 respondents were chosen with the help of stratified random sampling technique. This study used structured questionnaires to collect primary data. The collected data was analysed through use of descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 25). Descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, mean (measure of dispersion), standard deviation, and percentages were used. Inferential data analysis was conducted by use of Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis. The study results were presented through use of tables and figures. The study concluded that there is a significant direct correlation between scope definition and performance of real estate developers’ projects in Machakos County, Kenya. The study found that scope change management had a positive and significant relationship with project performance. The study therefore concludes that applying the assessment tool in the course of a project life cycle can assist a project management team to determine whether or not change dynamics are being adequately addressed. To deal with the challenge of changing scope, project managers should develop a clear schedule, determine project goals, ensure everyone is in the same page, make realistic assumptions regarding availability of resources, and deadlines to achieve quality results

Key Words: Scope Definition, Scope Change Management, Performance Of Real Estate Developers’ Projects, Project Scope Management


Full Text:

PDF

References


Acquah, A. (2020). Reducing ICT Project Failure With Scope Management. Unpublished Masters’ Thesis, Haaga –Helia University of Applied Sciences

Banda, K. & Pretorius, L. (2016). The Effect of Scope Definition on Infrastructure Projects: A Case in Malawi’s Public and Private Implementing Agencies. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering,27(4) 203-214

Beams, D. (2014). Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. New Delhi: New Age International Limited Publishers.

Bojesson, C. (2021). Improving Successful rollout of rural roads construction projects in Product Development. Unpublished Masters’ Thesis, Mälardalen University

Chand, C. (2018). The Real Project Success Factors. International Journal of Project Management, (20 (3)), 185–190.

Hilton, N., Ronald, W., Michael, W., Maher, I. & Frank, S. (2014). Cost Management Strategies for Business Decisions. New York: McGraw-Hill Irwin.

Ifeanyi, I. (2019). Quantitative Approach to Project Scope Change Management in Building Projects. PM World Journal 3(4) 1-24

Jha, K. N., & Iyer, K. C. (2016). Critical factors affecting quality performance in construction projects. Total Quality Management, 17(9), 1155–1170.

Jones,E.G., Snyder, C., Stackpole, C. & Lambert, L. (2021). PMP certification all-In-One desk reference for dummies. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Kam, J. & Müller, R. (2021). “A retrospective look at our evolving understanding of project success,” Project Management Institute, 36(4)19-31.

Lamproua, A. & Vagiona, D. ( 2018). Success criteria and critical success factors in project success: a literature review. International Journal of Real Estate and Land Planning, 1(18)271-284

Leonancy, F. (2019). The Influence of Project Management Office on Information Technology Project Success: Case of National Microfinance Bank PLC. Unpublished Masters’ Thesis, The Open University Of Tanzania

Liu, A. (2019). A research model of project complexity and goal commitment effects on project outcome,” Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, 6(2), 105-111.

Mabin V. & Balderstone S. (2021).The World of the Theory of Constraints. St. Lucie Press

Macharia, V.W. (2016). Factors influencing completion of road construction projects in Embakasi, Nairobi county Kenya. Unpublished MBA Thesis, University of Nairobi

Massie, W. (2015). Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. New Delhi: New Age International Limited Publishers

Matu, J., Kyalo, D. , Mbugua, J. & Mulwa, A. (2020) Stakeholder Participation in Project Planning: Prerequisite to Effective Completion of Urban Road Transport Infrastructure Projects in Kenya. Journal of Building Construction and Planning Research, 8, 73-91.

Mbabazi, D. (2019). Effect of Change Management Practices on the Performance of Road Construction Projects in Rwanda A Case Study of Horizon Construction Company Limited. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications 6(10) 514-534

McLead, S. (2014). Software Project Management for Dummies. New York: Wiley Publishing Inc.

Muturi, W. & Oguya, S.A. (2020). Factors affecting performance of road construction projects in arid and Semi-Arid areas in Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology. 2(3) 2412-294

Naeem, S. & Khanzada, B. (2018). Impact of Project Planning on Project Success with Mediating Role of Scope planning and Moderating Role of Organizational Culture. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 9(1)88-98.

Nibyiza,F. (2019). Analysis of Project Scope Change Management as a Tool For project Success. Unpublished Masters’ Thesis, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Orodho, J. (2004). Techniques of writing research proposals and reports. Nairobi. Reata printers

Otieno, O. (2019). Influence of Skills and Knowledge on The Relationship Between Project Scope Management and Implementation of Economic Stimulus Projects in Public Secondary Schools In Kisumu County, Kenya. Unpublished Masters’ Thesis, University of Nairobi

Otim, G. & Alinaitwe, H.M., (2018). Factors Affecting the Performance of Pavement Road Construction Projects in Uganda. Research Gate SB13, Pp. 243-51

Polit, F. & Beck, T. (2010). Essentials of nursing research : Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice, 7th edition

Raza, M. (2019). Analysis of Project Scope Change Management as a Tool for Project Success in Karachi Thatta Dual Carriageway. Unpublished Masters’ Thesis, Capital University of Science and Technology

Seboru, M. A. (2019). An investigation into factors causing delays in road construction projects in Kenya. American Journal of Civil Engineering, 3(3), 51-63

Sialala, F. K. (2020). Influence of monitoring and evaluation integration on completion of feeder road projects: a case of Kajiado County in Kenya. Unpublished Masters’ Thesis, University of Nairobi.

Soderland, J. (2019). Developing project competence: Empirical Regularities in Competitive Project Operations. International journal of innovation Management 9(4), 451-480.

Uwiragiye, T.(2018). The Effect of Scope Creeping on the Success of Projects: A Case Study of Water for Life Project. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 8(6) 496-499

Weijde, G. A. (2018). Front-End Loading in the Oil and Gas industry; Towards a Fit Front End Development Phase, s.l.: Delft University of Technology

Zikmund, G., Babin, J., Carr, C., & Griffin, M. (2013). Business Research Methods, Cengage Learning Custom Publishing. ISBN 1111826935, 9781111826932


Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.