PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENTS (PMAs): AN EMPIRICAL STUDY

Authors

  • Rajenlall Siriram School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/29-1-1675

Keywords:

Project management assessments, Project maturity, Project audits, Project health checks

Abstract

The objectives of this research are to: a) compare project management assessments (PMAs) from four firms across four industry sectors (75 PMAs are evaluated using known statistical techniques); b) validate the results through an expert panel; c) apply Pearson’s correlation analysis to find links in the PMA constructs and see how these links relate to the overall project result; and d) identify areas for further research. Three hypotheses are tested, and reveal differences and similarities in project management practices. The results provide interesting opportunities for researchers and for project management practitioners. Finally, a discussion, the limitations of the study, and suggestions for further research are presented.

Author Biography

Rajenlall Siriram, School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

School of Mechanical Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

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Published

2018-05-31

How to Cite

Siriram, R. (2018). PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENTS (PMAs): AN EMPIRICAL STUDY. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 29(1), 108–127. https://doi.org/10.7166/29-1-1675

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 1 (2018)

Section

General Articles

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