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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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Strategies for Improving the Performance of Project Managers in South Sudan

Ong'ondi, John Paul Mogere 01 January 2017 (has links)
Business leaders persistently face the challenges of project failures. Lack of proper project alignment with business strategies is a major contributor to less successful project outcomes. One major concern of project managers in South Sudan is that misalignment of the project management processes with business strategies could result in project delays and cost overruns. The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore strategies 8 project managers from 2 telecommunication companies use to align project management processes with business strategies to improve project performance in Juba, South Sudan. Using hoshin kanri as the conceptual framework for this study, semistructured face-to-face interviews were conducted with purposely selected participants. Four themes that emerged from the thematic analysis of the interview data and archival documents are effective communication among project stakeholders, stakeholder engagement in project management processes, competence of project manager in leadership decisions, and executive commitment and support to project team. The findings of the study may lead to proper project alignment and successful project outcome. Business leaders should involve project managers during the development of business strategies. The results from this study may contribute to positive social change by enabling project managers and business leaders to execute sustainable projects that can offer employment opportunities for the local citizens and help the recovery of the South Sudan economy.
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Bureaucracy and red tape a comparison between public and private construction project organizations in Hong Kong /

Lam, Bing-chuen. January 2004 (has links)
Thesis (B.Sc)--University of Hong Kong, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-147)
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Installation of a new hydropower plant : in Ockelbo Sweden

Raurell Font, Albert, Reales Ferreres, Xavier January 2010 (has links)
<p>The project consists on the reconstruction of an old and obsolete hydropower plant situated in Ockelbo (Sweden). To carry out this goal it is done firstly a land survey on the place and a preliminary study of which kind of plant should be installed. After that it is done the management part of the project, summarized in the three documents called Business Case, Project Directive and Project Specification. These papers must be written before start running any project.</p><p> </p><p>Before start writing the real project, it is explained a short background of hydropower plants and all their components, the current situation of the site studied and also the status of this green energy in Sweden. The name of the site where it is going to be placed the hydropower plant is Wij Trädgårdar and they want to make this area as an example of sustainability with different kind of green energy production.</p><p> </p><p>Any project must have a pre-study to assure that the task is possible. The theoretical part explains this pre-study, looking at the best turbine and generator with the conditions given by the land survey. This part also gives an overview of the importance to manage a project, how to do it and people who take part on it.</p><p> </p><p>Finally, on the part of the results, the theoretical installation that should be placed with its specifications is defined and also the amount of energy that it can produce. In addition, on the management part, there is concluded how to erect the new installation with the final solution given and those suppliers that will participate on the construction. Also, an economical study is included. The three management documents are added on the appendixes.</p>
84

Engineering in a mountain resort town

Waters, Eric W 10 October 2008 (has links)
This Record of Study (ROS) summarizes the experiences and lessons learned while serving as an intern with Peak Land Consultants (PLC) in Vail, Colorado. The objectives of the internship were designed to provide benefits to myself, the United States Air Force Academy, and PLC. The first objective was to develop a business plan for a similar company in a mountain community. This provides a useful tool to begin a second career after retirement from the Air Force. The second objective was to build lesson plans based on the experience at PLC for the Air Force Academy cadets. Through the use of real engineering examples and by integrating civil engineering subjects across the curriculum, Air Force Academy cadets will be better prepared for their professional life as a civil engineer. The last objective was to provide PLC with an objective management review. The management review highlighted good practices and provided recommendations for further improvement in areas such as marketing, communication, project management, training, and company goals. Each one of the objectives was tested. The business plan was provided to a loan officer at Wells Fargo bank. The loan officer remarked that the plan was well researched. He also indicated that the bank was willing to provide a loan for the business. This positive result indicated that the objective to develop a business plan for a similar company in a mountain community was met. The second objective to build lesson plans for the Air Force Academy was also met. These plans were presented to a senior class in April 07. The cadets liked the idea of seeing how an engineer solves problems in the private sector. In addition, the cadets recognized the usefulness of AutoCAD in solving problems in their other classes. Finally, the objective for providing a management review of PLC also proved to be successful. PLC has already implemented a number of recommendations from the review and is using the review to build new company and employee goals.
85

Engineering in a mountain resort town

Waters, Eric W. 15 May 2009 (has links)
This Record of Study (ROS) summarizes the experiences and lessons learned while serving as an intern with Peak Land Consultants (PLC) in Vail, Colorado. The objectives of the internship were designed to provide benefits to myself, the United States Air Force Academy, and PLC. The first objective was to develop a business plan for a similar company in a mountain community. This provides a useful tool to begin a second career after retirement from the Air Force. The second objective was to build lesson plans based on the experience at PLC for the Air Force Academy cadets. Through the use of real engineering examples and by integrating civil engineering subjects across the curriculum, Air Force Academy cadets will be better prepared for their professional life as a civil engineer. The last objective was to provide PLC with an objective management review. The management review highlighted good practices and provided recommendations for further improvement in areas such as marketing, communication, project management, training, and company goals. Each one of the objectives was tested. The business plan was provided to a loan officer at Wells Fargo bank. The loan officer remarked that the plan was well researched. He also indicated that the bank was willing to provide a loan for the business. This positive result indicated that the objective to develop a business plan for a similar company in a mountain community was met. The second objective to build lesson plans for the Air Force Academy was also met. These plans were presented to a senior class in April 07. The cadets liked the idea of seeing how an engineer solves problems in the private sector. In addition, the cadets recognized the usefulness of AutoCAD in solving problems in their other classes. Finally, the objective for providing a management review of PLC also proved to be successful. PLC has already implemented a number of recommendations from the review and is using the review to build new company and employee goals.
86

Installation of a new hydropower plant : in Ockelbo Sweden

Raurell Font, Albert, Reales Ferreres, Xavier January 2010 (has links)
The project consists on the reconstruction of an old and obsolete hydropower plant situated in Ockelbo (Sweden). To carry out this goal it is done firstly a land survey on the place and a preliminary study of which kind of plant should be installed. After that it is done the management part of the project, summarized in the three documents called Business Case, Project Directive and Project Specification. These papers must be written before start running any project.   Before start writing the real project, it is explained a short background of hydropower plants and all their components, the current situation of the site studied and also the status of this green energy in Sweden. The name of the site where it is going to be placed the hydropower plant is Wij Trädgårdar and they want to make this area as an example of sustainability with different kind of green energy production.   Any project must have a pre-study to assure that the task is possible. The theoretical part explains this pre-study, looking at the best turbine and generator with the conditions given by the land survey. This part also gives an overview of the importance to manage a project, how to do it and people who take part on it.   Finally, on the part of the results, the theoretical installation that should be placed with its specifications is defined and also the amount of energy that it can produce. In addition, on the management part, there is concluded how to erect the new installation with the final solution given and those suppliers that will participate on the construction. Also, an economical study is included. The three management documents are added on the appendixes.
87

Expected Benefits in Business Development Projects : How to Formulate and Evaluate

Josefsson, Sofie January 2011 (has links)
Working in projects is a common work-method of many companies today, andproject portfolios, a tool to manage all projects and ideas, are frequently used. Whenchoosing which project idea to start as a project the expected benefits have to bevalued, because they are what motivate a project to start. The expected benefits areeffects of the project result and should be well formulated and well prepared. It is theorderer’s responsibility to both formulate and evaluate them when project result hasbeen delivered. The problem with orderers is they often lack knowledge in projectmanagement and they believe the project manager should formulate the project idea,with its benefits. This misconception can be handled by providing relevant informationto anyone having an idea for a project. The information should be handled by theproject office´s because they are what orderers first turn to when having an idea. Theevaluation after project execution has to be demanded by the Project PortfolioManagement that manages the project portfolio, to make sure it is performed. Manyorderers claim they lack time to perform it and lack interest because they havealready gotten what they requested. However, an evaluation is of greater use than forthe single orderer, it will able the company to learn from both mistakes and successesmade in the project formulation. The Forum will also be able to know if theinvestment has paid off.
88

Structural Project Need Good Communication

Wang, Yuli, Qu, Yulan January 2011 (has links)
This thesis studys how work breakdown structure (WBS) in project planning could be of help for the case project. Moreover, and also want to analyze if and how This thesis aims to study how work breakdown structure (WBS) in project planning could be of help for the case project. Moreover. Finally it also analyzes if and how communication could be of help to solve delay problems by the use of WBS. All study is based on the theories of project management and communication. Case is from the real project of a recycle company in China.
89

Engineering in a mountain resort town

Waters, Eric W. 15 May 2009 (has links)
This Record of Study (ROS) summarizes the experiences and lessons learned while serving as an intern with Peak Land Consultants (PLC) in Vail, Colorado. The objectives of the internship were designed to provide benefits to myself, the United States Air Force Academy, and PLC. The first objective was to develop a business plan for a similar company in a mountain community. This provides a useful tool to begin a second career after retirement from the Air Force. The second objective was to build lesson plans based on the experience at PLC for the Air Force Academy cadets. Through the use of real engineering examples and by integrating civil engineering subjects across the curriculum, Air Force Academy cadets will be better prepared for their professional life as a civil engineer. The last objective was to provide PLC with an objective management review. The management review highlighted good practices and provided recommendations for further improvement in areas such as marketing, communication, project management, training, and company goals. Each one of the objectives was tested. The business plan was provided to a loan officer at Wells Fargo bank. The loan officer remarked that the plan was well researched. He also indicated that the bank was willing to provide a loan for the business. This positive result indicated that the objective to develop a business plan for a similar company in a mountain community was met. The second objective to build lesson plans for the Air Force Academy was also met. These plans were presented to a senior class in April 07. The cadets liked the idea of seeing how an engineer solves problems in the private sector. In addition, the cadets recognized the usefulness of AutoCAD in solving problems in their other classes. Finally, the objective for providing a management review of PLC also proved to be successful. PLC has already implemented a number of recommendations from the review and is using the review to build new company and employee goals.
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Engineering in a mountain resort town

Waters, Eric W 10 October 2008 (has links)
This Record of Study (ROS) summarizes the experiences and lessons learned while serving as an intern with Peak Land Consultants (PLC) in Vail, Colorado. The objectives of the internship were designed to provide benefits to myself, the United States Air Force Academy, and PLC. The first objective was to develop a business plan for a similar company in a mountain community. This provides a useful tool to begin a second career after retirement from the Air Force. The second objective was to build lesson plans based on the experience at PLC for the Air Force Academy cadets. Through the use of real engineering examples and by integrating civil engineering subjects across the curriculum, Air Force Academy cadets will be better prepared for their professional life as a civil engineer. The last objective was to provide PLC with an objective management review. The management review highlighted good practices and provided recommendations for further improvement in areas such as marketing, communication, project management, training, and company goals. Each one of the objectives was tested. The business plan was provided to a loan officer at Wells Fargo bank. The loan officer remarked that the plan was well researched. He also indicated that the bank was willing to provide a loan for the business. This positive result indicated that the objective to develop a business plan for a similar company in a mountain community was met. The second objective to build lesson plans for the Air Force Academy was also met. These plans were presented to a senior class in April 07. The cadets liked the idea of seeing how an engineer solves problems in the private sector. In addition, the cadets recognized the usefulness of AutoCAD in solving problems in their other classes. Finally, the objective for providing a management review of PLC also proved to be successful. PLC has already implemented a number of recommendations from the review and is using the review to build new company and employee goals.

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