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Effect of Project Planning Practices on Project Performance: A Case of Baho Neza Project Implemented By Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle in Rubavu District, Rwanda
No full textProject performance is influenced by different factors. The aim of this study is to “Assess the effect of project planning practices on project performance, a case of Baho Neza project implemented by Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle in Rubavu district, Rwanda. The specific objectives were to examine the effect of resource planning on the performance of the Baho Neza project, to find out the effect of risk management planning on the performance of the Baho Neza project, and to determine the effect of working capital management planning on the performance of the Baho Neza project in Rubavu district. This study adopted mixed method, which consolidates components of quantitative exploration and subjective examination to respond to the exploration questions. The study employed 300 respondents chosen randomly from 1200 workers of VJN. Under this research, the universal sample size technique was used. The study used Yamane (1974), the sample size was 300 respondents. The instruments of data collection in this study involved a questionnaire and interview to collect primary data and a documentary to collect secondary data. Regression coefficients revealed that there was a positive and significant effect of resource planning (β =0.498, p value=0.000), risk management planning (β =0.159, p value=0.037) and working capital planning (β =0.145, p value=0.047). The findings show p<0.05 indicate significant effect on performance of Baho Neza project. The findings show p<0.05 indicate significant effect on performance of Baho Neza project. The results of the hypothesis testing indicate that all three alternative hypotheses, H1a, H1b, and H1c, have been accepted at a significance level of p<0.05. This indicates that Resource planning, Risk management planning, and Working capital management planning all significantly affect the performance of the Baho Neza project in Rubavu district. The study suggests that project managers should possess strong operational and service delivery skills in order to effectively acknowledge the impact of planning techniques on project performance.
Keywords: Project planning, resource planning, risk planning, working capital planning, project performance, teen mothers, Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle, Baho neza projec
Assessment of Relationship between Project Consultants and the Performance of Construction Projects: A Case of Rwanda Urban Development Project I
No full textIn several of Rwanda's key industries, including construction, there is a chronic lack of qualified project consultants. In most cases, the owner of a building project places his trust in the words of the contract agreements between himself and the builders or project contractors. The general objective of this research assessed the relationship between project consultants and performance of construction projects in Rwanda. This study had the following specific objectives: to find out the relationship between cost management consultancy and performance of Rwanda Urban Development Project I, examine the relationship between scope management consultancy and performance of Rwanda Urban Development Project I, determine the relationship between risk management consultancy and performance of Rwanda Urban Development Project I and analyze the relationship between stakeholders participation consultancy and performance of Rwanda Urban Development Project I. The survey design collected data via the use of questionnaires, while the correlational approach investigates the connection between the variables under consideration analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Target population of this study was 138 staff of Rwanda Urban Development Project in City of Kigali, Huye, Muhanga, Musanze, Nyagatare, Rubavu, Nyagatare and Rusizi District. Sample size was determined by the help of Solvin’s formula. For this study, 103 Questionnaires used to collect quantitative and qualitative data related on Rwanda Urban Development Project I. To analyze the data gathered, the researcher used Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) statistical methodology. The correlation coefficient (R) of 0.858 indicates a strong positive relationship between the combined consultancy factors (Stakeholders Participation, Scope Management, Risk Management, and Cost Management) and project performance. The coefficient of determination (R squared) at 0.736 suggests that approximately 73.6% of the variability in project performance can be explained by the variation in these combined consultancy factors. This highlights the significant influence of these consultancies on enhancing project outcomes. To enhance the relationship between cost management consultancy and project performance in Rwanda Urban Development Project I, it is recommended to implement robust cost estimation techniques, regularly monitor budget variances, and employ advanced cost forecasting models.
Keywords: Project Consultants, Cost Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Stakeholders Participation and Project Performanc
Effect of Project Planning on Environmental Project Performance: A Case of Flood Management in the Volcano Region Project in Musanze District, Rwanda
No full textThe general objective of this research was to find out the effect of project planning on the performance environmental projects in Musanze District. Specifically the study guided by the following objectives to find out the effect of scope planning on performance of flood management in the volcano region project in Musanze District, determine the effect of cost planning on performance of flood management in the volcano region project in Musanze District, investigate the effect of human resource planning on performance of flood management in the volcano region project in Musanze District and assess the effect of risk planning on performance of flood management in the volcano region project in Musanze District. The population of this study was 328 people including Project staff, District staff, Sector staff in surrounding volcanoes and flood management in the volcano region project beneficiaries’ representatives. This study used a sample of 180 participants which chosen using Slovin’s formula. The researcher relied on document analysis, questionnaires, and interviews in collecting data. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) used in the study. Descriptive and inferential statistics used to analyse data. The R value of 0.849 indicates a strong relationship between the predictors and the outcome variable. The R Square value of 0.721 indicates that approximately 72.1% of the variability in the outcome variable can be explained by the predictors in the model. Specifically, Scope planning has a coefficient (β= 0.444, t=7.388, p value=0.000), Cost planning has a coefficient (β= 0.363, t=4.533, p value=0.000), Human resource planning has a coefficient (β= 0.419, t=3.192, p value=0.002), and Risk planning has a coefficient (β= 0.333, t=2.494, p value=0.002). All these coefficients are statistically significant on performance of flood management in the volcano region project in Musanze District, as indicated by their associated Sig. values below 0.05. Flood management in the volcano region project should focus on strengthening its definition and control processes for scope changes. This will help in clearly defining and managing alterations to the project's objectives, activities, and deliverables, ensuring a more efficient and successful flood management project.
Key words: Project Planning, Scope Planning, Cost Planning, Human Resource Planning, Risk Planning and Project Performanc
Project Management Practices and Project Performance in Rwanda; A Case of One Acre Fund Project
No full textThe aim of this research was to determine the effect of project management practices on project performance in One Acre Fund Projects, with the following specific objectives: To evaluate the relationship of project business case and performance of One Acre Fund Project, to examine the contribution of project brief on performance of One Acre Fund Project, to investigate the relationship of creating project plan and performance of projects especially in One Acre Fund Project. This study was structured as an analysis of the project management methods on the performance of the One Acre Fund Project. It requires close observation of a situation and involves both qualitative and quantitative analysis. The responses to research surveys drawn from One Acre Fund Project workers. To gather data, the researcher used questionnaires to collect the data. 150 employees of One Acre Fund Project made up the population for the purposes of this study to refer to the study's target population as the area of concentration from which generalizations about the research findings were formed. The sample size was chosen by applying the Slovin’s formula. Therefore, 109 respondents. The stratified sampling technique used to determine the appropriate sample size to select from each stratum. Both primary and secondary data were required to support this investigation. Descriptive and inferential statistics used to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data. Multi-stage and purposive sampling method Quantitative data analysis calculated using SPSS version 25.0, while information gathered through interviews and thematically analyzed using content analysis. The results indicate that a favorable correlation (r = 0.727, p=0.000< 0.05) was found between Project business case and performance of One Acre Fund Projects. The quality of the Project brief has a favorable relationship with the outcome of One Acre Fund Projects (r = 0.774, p=0.000< 0.05). In-depth project plan creation is positively correlated with the performance of One Acre Fund Projects, as shown by the data (r = 0.789, p=0.000< 0.05). One Acre Fund Rwanda should invest in well-structured, strategically aligned project business cases, regularly updating them to adapt to changing circumstances, and fostering improved project performance. Standardized guidelines for project briefs and monitoring their adherence are advised to enhance project initiation and goal consistency. Additionally, enhancing project planning processes, emphasizing adaptability through regular reviews and adjustments, is essential for optimizing project execution and performance
Effect of Project Management Process on Performance of Energy Infrastructure Projects in Rwanda
No full textThe purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of project management process on performance of energy infrastructure projects in Rwanda. Specifically, the study determined the effect of project initiation, project planning, project monitoring of and project closure on performance of energy infrastructure projects in Rwanda. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The target population was 114 project staff at Rwanda Energy group. The study used census approach. For primary data questionnaires were used as the main data collection instruments and were in form of a five-knowledge scale with close ended questions. Multiple sources were used to collect secondary data; the respondents filled in the answers in the spaces provided to collect information required. Pilot study was done using 12 respondents. Reliability was measured using Cronbach’s Alpha. Validity of the instruments was measured using a team of experts in the field of project management who are in charge of the area of study. Data was analyzed using qualitative and quantitative methods using SPSS version 21. Linear regression model and correlation coefficient was used. According to the equation, taking all the independent variables to be zero (Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Monitoring and Project Closing), performance of energy infrastructure projects in Rwanda will be a constant equivalent to -2.022. Among these, "Project initiation" (B = 0.788) and "Project Closure" (B = 0.354) have positive coefficients, indicating that an increase in these factors is associated with an increase in the performance of energy infrastructure projects. "Project Monitoring" (B = 0.135) also has a positive coefficient, suggesting a positive impact, but it is of smaller magnitude. "Project Planning" (B = 0164) has a positive coefficient but is the smallest and likely not statistically significant. The study established that more research needed to be conducted on the performance of energy infrastructure projects in Rwanda rather than other forms of energy since the vast majority of research has been done on other energy sources.
Key words: Project Management Process, Performance of Energy Infrastructure Projects, Rwand
Influence of Employee Empowerment on Job Satisfaction of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya
No full textThe general objective of this study was to establish the influence of employee empowerment on job satisfaction in commercial state corporations within Kenya. The majority of Kenyan employees are absorbed by the public sector, and the Kenyan workforce is also increasingly seeking opportunities to work in the public sector. Due to this trend, it is of the essence to explore the degree to which employees' empowerment is influencing employee job satisfaction. The study's general objective was to establish the effects of employee empowerment on job satisfaction of commercial state corporations within Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to assess the influence of job design; to establish the influence of transformational leadership; to establish the influence of employee involvement and to establish the influence of knowledge-sharing practices on employee job satisfaction of commercial state corporations within Kenya. The Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, Structural Empowerment Theory, and Social Exchange Theory guided the study. The study employed the descriptive research design in collecting data from the field. The target population of this study consisted of 55 commercial state corporations within Kenya. The sample size was 48 commercial state corporations. The main research instrument for data collection was a questionnaire. The applicability of the questionnaire to the proposed study was ascertained through a pilot study including 10 respondents from the study’s target population. A frequency analysis of this dataset revealed an 83.33% response rate, which is satisfactory. Conversely, the multiple regression analysis revealed a strong positive linkage between employee job satisfaction and employee empowerment. Importantly, only job design was found to have a significant influence on employee job satisfaction of Commercial State Corporations within Kenya. Its null hypothesis was rejected at a 0.95 confidence level (α<0.05). Besides the degree of influence that the sub-variables of employee empowerment had on employee job satisfaction varied. Job design had the highest level of influence (β =0.909), followed by Knowledge-sharing practices (β =0.385), Transformational leadership (β =0.149), and lastly, employee involvement (β =0.008). The study thus concluded that employee empowerment had a significant relationship with employee job satisfaction in commercial state corporations within Kenya. In particular, the study revealed that job design was the most dominant employee empowerment tool at commercial state corporations within Kenya. The study recommends that these organizations ought to increasingly consider employee empowerment policies that aim to boost knowledge-sharing practices, transformational leadership and employee involvement.
Keywords: Employee Empowerment, Employee Involvement, Job design, Employee Job Satisfaction, Knowledge Sharing Practices, Organizational Commitment, Organizational Performance, Transformational leadership
Technology Adoption, Human Resource Management Strategies and Employee Satisfaction in the Hospitality Industry in Malaysia
No full textHuman resource management strategies in the hospitality industry remain critical area of study; nonetheless, it has become an integral part of people’s daily lives. ICT and by extension IMT are everywhere with major economic sectors adopting the technique to enhance their operations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of hospitality human resource management strategies in enhancing competitiveness through customer satisfaction in Malaysia with a focus on five 5-star hotels in Kuala Lumpur. The study aimed at investigating how IMT enhanced consumer product awareness, service quality, and employee performance toward customer satisfaction. The study mostly used open-ended questionnaires administered to 91 participants who involved employees and customers of the 5 hotels. Quantitative data was analyzed descriptively using Excel and presented through charts and narrative form. The response rate was 84%. Findings from the study indicated that product awareness, service quality, and employee performance enhance customer satisfaction within the hotel sector. The study recommended that managers in the hospitality sector design better ways of using IMT to ensure competitive advantage. Suggestions are made on further research should focus on the role played by IMT in enhancing customer preference and buying behaviours, using in-depth approaches in other service sub-sectors like tour operators and travel agents.
Keywords: Human Resource Management, Employee Satisfaction, Hospitality Industry, HRM Strategies, Malaysi
Adapt and Overcome: Unraveling the Dynamics of Job Stressors and Coping Mechanisms among Nurses in the UK
No full textThis study provides a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted stressors encountered by nurses working within the UK healthcare system and the coping strategies they deploy in response. As the backbone of healthcare provision, nurses confront numerous occupational stressors, exacerbated by the inherent demands of their profession. These stressors range from high patient loads, long working hours, emotional strain, to evolving professional responsibilities. In the face of these challenges, this research adopts a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative data analysis with in-depth qualitative interviews to offer an illuminating perspective on the stress-coping patterns among nurses. The findings reveal that while these stressors can have deleterious effects on nurses' physical and mental health, they also possess an impressive array of adaptive strategies, involving a blend of problem-focused and emotion-focused coping techniques. These coping mechanisms span from collegial support, personal resilience building, stress management training, use of reflective practices, to organizational strategies such as balanced rosters and enhanced professional development opportunities. The results underscore the critical role of a supportive work environment and proactive personal initiatives in fostering resilience among nurses, while also shedding light on the need for healthcare systems to better recognize and mitigate the unique stressors experienced by nurses. Importantly, the study advances our understanding of how nurses' stress and coping mechanisms interact in a dynamic and reciprocal manner, offering important implications for healthcare policy, nurse education, and management practices. The research emphasizes that strengthening coping mechanisms and reducing job stressors should be seen as dual priorities to promote nurses' well-being, job satisfaction, and ultimately, to enhance patient care. In conclusion, this study offers novel insights into the interplay between job stressors and coping mechanisms among nurses in the UK, urging both individual and institutional responses to promote a more sustainable and resilient nursing workforce.
Key words: Job Stressors, Coping Mechanisms, UK Nurses, Healthcare System, Occupational Resilienc
Influence of Remuneration Structure on Employee Performance at MTN Rwandacell Headquarters
No full textRemuneration is the payment method that an organization uses to pay salaries/wages to employees for the work or services done. This study determined the influence of remuneration structure on employee performance in MTN Rwandacell Headquarters. Specifically, the study objectives were; to establish the effects of financial rewards on employee performance, to assess the importance of non-financial rewards on employee performance, and to examine the influence of incentive pay on employee performance in MTN Rwandacell Headquarters. The descriptive research design was used, and the study was both qualitative and quantitative in nature. The target population comprised 586 employees and the sample size was 123 employees working at the MTN Rwandacell Headquarters. The researcher used the structured questionnaire for data collection, and for the data analysis process, the researcher used the statistical package for social science (SPSS) software Vision 21. The mean and standard deviations were used to describe the observations. Correlation and regression analysis principles were followed in order to analyze the relationship between variables. The results showed that the R Square=.915, implying that 91.5% of the change in employee performance at the company is attributable to all variables of the remuneration structure. The correlation between incentive pay and employee performance was .928 which presents a high positive collation. The results indicated a high relationship between remuneration structure and employee performance of MTN Rwandacell Headquarters. This study thus recommends that the management of MTN Rwandacell should consider competently organizing the remuneration structure of the company.
Keywords: Remuneration structure, Compensation strategy, Incentive programs, Performance management, Employee performance, MTN Rwandacell Headquarter
Analysis of Managerial Competencies and Performance of State Corporations in Antalya, Turkey
No full textManagerial competencies refer to the skills, knowledge, and attributes that enable managers to effectively lead and guide their organizations. These competencies encompass strategic thinking, decision-making, communication, financial management, human resource management, and leadership, among others. The performance of managers with strong competencies has a significant impact on the overall success and efficiency of organizations, as they can navigate challenges, inspire employees, make informed decisions, and achieve strategic goals. The research findings on managerial competencies and performance of State Corporations in Antalya, Turkey, reveal a direct correlation between competent leadership and the success of these state-owned entities. Managers equipped with essential competencies, such as strategic thinking, decision-making, and effective communication, were found to drive higher organizational performance, improved efficiency, and enhanced employee motivation. The research underscores the significance of investing in leadership development programs and creating an environment that encourages managerial autonomy to foster innovation, adaptability, and overall growth of State Corporations in Antalya. In conclusion, the research highlights the critical role of managerial competencies in shaping the performance and growth of State Corporations in Antalya, Turkey. Competent leadership with strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and communication skills fosters innovation, adaptability, and efficiency, ultimately contributing to the overall success of state-owned entities in the region. To improve the managerial competencies and performance of State Corporations in Antalya, Turkey, it is recommended to implement comprehensive leadership development programs tailored to the specific needs of managers. These programs should focus on enhancing strategic thinking, decision-making, and communication skills while fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability within the organizations.
Keywords: Managerial Competencies, Performance, State Corporations, Turke