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Adeleke, A (2017) Linking effective project management to business strategy in oil and gas industry through decision-making processes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

Adigbo, F A (2020) Stakeholder engagement and construction project performance in Ghana, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: construction project; arbitration; government; litigation; participation; project manager; Ghana; project performance; sample size; thematic analysis; interview
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2434442423
  • Abstract:
    Some Ghanaian government construction projects are completed beyond their contractual periods resulting in cost overruns, time overruns, litigation, arbitration, and project abandonment by the government. Based on the Stakeholder theory, the purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study using thematic analysis was to explore project managers' perceptions of stakeholder engagement (SE) in construction project performance in Ghana. Four central research questions were developed while 338 PMP certified project managers were contacted and 16 conveniently selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected primarily through interviews and analyzed with NVivo 12 based on the six-step approach to analyzing qualitative data. Transcription was manually done by the researcher. Stakeholder engagement practices such as stakeholder types, stakeholder engagement approaches, and level of stakeholder engagement enhanced project performance in the Ghanaian construction industry. The researcher recommended Ghanaian construction project managers continue with best SE practices including continuous SE, use of an appropriate SE approach or a combination of approaches, and encourage high stakeholder participation throughout the PLC. Future research recommended by the researcher based on research findings include exploring the extent of SE and project performance in the Ghanaian construction industry as well as using a quantitative methodology with a larger sample size aimed at generalizing research findings.

Akinrinade, M B (2018) Managing risk in construction projects: A quantitative study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

Banks, E R (2021) Women in construction: Exploring gender-diverse recruitment for engaging a full workforce, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

Charpia, J (2018) Employee turnover intentions in the construction industry: A quantitative correlational study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

Coleman, N (2019) Project critical success factors: A study of linear transportation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

Davis, C (2020) The influence of national culture on conflict in project management: How organizations manage conflict, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

Edema, E U (2020) Risk mitigation strategies to prevent the failure of civil engineering projects in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

Hallsted, B K (2010) Examining motivational factors in selecting spray polyurethane foam insulation for residential construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

Hansen, D E (2021) Including commissioning during design phase benefits new construction: A qualitative case study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

Hughes, M L (2020) Evaluating the impact of knowledge transfer on project delays for construction project delivery: A qualitative case study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

Jones, G M (2017) A correlational study of the relationship between organizational objectives alignment and North American construction project success, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

Katavic, I (2014) Corporate social responsibility and sustainable competitive advantage: A case study of the cement industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

Lamb, C M (2017) Current construction management methodologies employed by front-line supervisors and degree of understanding of six sigma principles, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

Miura, K (2017) International joint ventures in the US military construction programs in Japan: An exploratory case study investigation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

Phillips-Alonge, O K (2017) The influence of partnering on the occurrence and cost of construction conflicts and disputes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

Rodriguez, J L (2020) Psychosocial safety climate, psychosocial safety behavior, and injury reporting among Latino and Non-Latino construction workers in New York city: A correlational study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.

Slater, M B (2022) A modified e-Delphi study of project scope creep in the engineering construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.