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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Linking effective project management to business strategy in oil and gas industry through decision-making processes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Adigbo, F A (2020) Stakeholder engagement and construction project performance in Ghana, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Akinrinade, M B (2018) Managing risk in construction projects: A quantitative study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Banks, E R (2021) Women in construction: Exploring gender-diverse recruitment for engaging a full workforce, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Charpia, J (2018) Employee turnover intentions in the construction industry: A quantitative correlational study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Coleman, N (2019) Project critical success factors: A study of linear transportation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Davis, C (2020) The influence of national culture on conflict in project management: How organizations manage conflict, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Edema, E U (2020) Risk mitigation strategies to prevent the failure of civil engineering projects in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.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B K (2010) Examining motivational factors in selecting spray polyurethane foam insulation for residential construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Hansen, D E (2021) Including commissioning during design phase benefits new construction: A qualitative case study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.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the impact of knowledge transfer on project delays for construction project delivery: A qualitative case study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.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study of the relationship between organizational objectives alignment and North American construction project success, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.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I (2014) Corporate social responsibility and sustainable competitive advantage: A case study of the cement industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.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management methodologies employed by front-line supervisors and degree of understanding of six sigma principles, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.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.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: standards; life cycle; United States; construction project; best practice; project manager
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2755605681
- Abstract:
The purpose of this Modified e-Delphi study was to examine and explain how project managers in the EC industry in the U.S. currently manage project scope, identify contributing factors of scope creep, and find strategies to reduce occurrences of scope creep in EC future projects. Despite existing project management standards, tools, and best practices, 25% of Engineering Construction projects in the United States of America experienced growth beyond original planned scope by 30%. A total of 18 subject matter experts were recruited through a combination of purposive selection and snowball sampling. The conceptual framework was related to the control scope process in conjunction with theoretical framework of the theory of the temporary organization within the structure of the project life cycle. The methodology for this Modified e-Delphi had three rounds of data collection and analysis. The results based upon three research questions included the top ranked actions, tools, and strategies selected by the subject matter experts. The findings of this study helped to ascertain not only the importance of using a control scope process. It was found equally important for project managers to understand how to identify the triggers of scope creep to successfully apply the strategies, processes, and tools of project management. Additionally, a logic tie between project scope and project scope creep in the engineering construction industry and the theory of the temporary organization was found.