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Aljohani, A (2019) Cost overrun causality model in Saudi Arabian public sector construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Baghdadi, A M A (2017) The allocation of risks in the Saudi Arabian domestic and regional aviation construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Barrett, N (2011) The rise of a profession within a profession: the development of the architectural technology discipline within the profession of architecture, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Robert Gordon University.
Crawley, S E (2017) The difference in how UAE and EW law controls Gharar (risk) and so Riba in a construction contract in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE, Unpublished PhD Thesis, The Law School, Robert Gordon University.
Davies, A-M (2004) Using images to present stated preference information: an application to the built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Robert Gordon University.
Hamma-Adama, M (2020) Framework for macro building information modelling (BIM) adoption in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Robert Gordon University.
Haque, S M M (2004) Success factors in collaborative relationships (alliancing and partnering) in the UK upstream oil and gas industry, and perception of trust, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Abderdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University.
Harty, J (2012) The impact of digitalisation on the management role of architectural technology, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Kristensen, E K (2011) Systemic barriers to a future transformation of the building industry from a buyer controlled to a seller driven industry: an analysis of key systemic variables in the building industry, such as 'procurement model', 'buyer perception',, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Lawani, A (2018) Investigating project management practice in Nigerian government construction organisations: a systems thinking approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: construction project; developing countries; governance; government; interview; Nigeria; project management; public sector
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- URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/941374
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The differences between management in government organisations and private ones are well recognised in the literature, and these variances reflect in how project management is practiced in both organisations. Consequently, the difficulties of developing Project Management in government organisations have been acknowledged. Specifically, in African developing countries where socio-economic and political nuisance prevails, these difficulties are far from being resolved. Although a number of challenges confronting management of government projects in developing countries have been identified in the literature, no significant solution or initiative has been implemented by way of resolving the problem. In Nigeria, public sector projects are activities or projects administered by government in order to provide amenities to the general public. The Nigerian government has positioned itself to advance the nation's economy, by increasing the country's GDP through the execution of adequate and enduring building construction projects. A key component of this positioning is the intervention Vision 20:20, with one of its objectives being to provide housing facilities that will meet the demands of the increasing population and urbanization. Vision 20:20 introduced the project management concept to government organisations so as to improve management capabilities, with the purpose of enabling the public sector to efficiently manage projects and realise developmental objectives. However, the inadequate management and administration of government projects in Nigeria have resulted in a pool of abandoned, poorly developed and failed projects. From a review of previous studies, it was observed that various components have been identified as hindrances to the development of project management practice in African developing countries. However, the reductionist approach applied in these investigations means that components were defined in terms of a singular aspect in relation to the organisation. Such a singular focus on the challenges of developing project management practice has not been sufficient to guarantee a properly developed project management system in these contexts. Consequently, systems thinking theory is used as the basis for this study, in order to explore and explain the causal relationship of components impacting on project management practice in construction government organisations. A critical realism methodology is the philosophical approach adopted for this research, which is underpinned by the use of qualitative methods to explore existing mechanisms. Semi-structured interviews were the primary source of data, while secondary methods (literature review) served a crucial role in verifying the findings from the interview data. The study uncovered the significance of structure and agency on project management practice development in Nigerian government construction organisations. It reveals how the external environment, governance, middle management and project execution systems interact to influence project management practice. Another significant finding is the autopoietic nature of the middle management system, which demonstrates the capability of organising, reproducing and maintaining itself. Identification of this feature indicates that the middle managers in Nigerian government construction organisations have a relatively important role to play in influencing the development of project management practice. The developed framework highlights the relevance of the different systems towards the development of project management practice in Nigerian government construction organisations. It reveals that the project execution system is impacted by several elements within the external environment, middle management system and the governance system; the middle management system is influenced only by elements within the governance system; the governance system is influenced only by elements within the external environment, and the external environment is influenced by elements within the governance and project execution systems.
Leon, M (2015) Development of a computer mediated multidisciplinary design protocol and its application to the early architectural design stages, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Motaleb, O H (2014) Development of a risk response model to handle delays of construction projects in the United Arab Emirates, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Scott, J R (2004) Optimising the relationship between passive solar design of new housing and the economics of construction and land value, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Tobin, N Y (2017) A framework for knowledge capture and recovery in whole life costing practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Whyte, A (1996) Building design team communication: Practice and education, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Robert Gordon University.
Wilson, G (2013) An integrated decision support model for the sustainable refurbishment of hospitals and healthcare facilities: Developing a prototype, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Robert Gordon University.