EFFECT OF SCOPE READINESS ON CAPITAL PROJECTS IN MINING: A NAMIBIAN CASE STUDY

Authors

  • Theophelus Kagogo University of Pretoria
  • Herman Steyn University of Pretoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/30-1-2086

Keywords:

Project Scope Management, Project Scope Readiness, PDRI, Mining Projects

Abstract

Although project scope definition is regarded as a key element in successful project management, research on the subject is sparse. This paper investigates the relationship between project scope readiness and project performance in the Namibian mining industry. A survey was done on ten projects from seven Namibian mining companies, using the project definition readiness index (PDRI) tool as a scope definition indicator, while cost and schedule performance were used as performance indicators. Support was found for the proposition that readiness of project scope definition improves schedule performance, but the relationship between the PDRI score and cost performance was less conclusive.

Author Biographies

Theophelus Kagogo, University of Pretoria

Graduate School of Technology Management.

Professor

Herman Steyn, University of Pretoria

Professor, Department of Engineering and Technology Management

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Published

2019-05-29

How to Cite

Kagogo, T., & Steyn, H. (2019). EFFECT OF SCOPE READINESS ON CAPITAL PROJECTS IN MINING: A NAMIBIAN CASE STUDY. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 30(1), 257–269. https://doi.org/10.7166/30-1-2086

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 1 (2019)

Section

Case Studies

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