Project Management Inclusion and Performance of Nongovernmental Organizations in Nairobi Metropolitan, Kenya
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Date
2023
Authors
Murithi, Geoffrey Mbaabu
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Kenyatta university
Abstract
Project performances are regarded as vital confirmation of efficient utilization of funds in
delivering targets and goals of projects. Many projects, however, are still faced with
failure in having expected benefits realized and achieved. As a result, certain projects
have experienced project delays and expense overruns. Globally, failure of projects has
been documented more as compared to successes of projects. The study aimed at
assessing the effect of project management inclusion on the performance of Non-
Governmental Organizations in Nairobi metropolitan, Kenya. The specific objectives of
the study were to examine the effect of management commitment, project resource
allocation, technical competence and stakeholder’s involvement on performance of Non-
Governmental Organizations in Nairobi metropolitan, Kenya. The research was anchored
by Stakeholder, Contingency and Resources-based view theory. The proposed assessment
was based on descriptive research design. The target population comprised of (30)
completed projects of NGOs in Nairobi metropolitan. (300) employees in the projects
involving (30) project managers and (270) project team members were targeted. Stratified
random sampling and purposive sampling technique were employed to select a sample
size of (90) respondents. The findings indicates that management commitment has a
significant effect on performance of NGO Projects (β=0.311; p<0.05). Similarly, it was
established that resource allocation was found to have a significant influence on
performance of NGO Projects (β=-0.325; p<0.05). Additionally, it was established that
technical competence and stakeholders’ involvement both had a significant influence on
performance of NGO Projects with (β=0.385; p<0.05) and (β=0.589; p<0.05)
respectively. The study concluded that the commitment of management increases
operations and performance. Moreover, resource allocation is a vital component of
project success in any business. Its financial and equipment deployment may have an
effect on the project execution time and cost. Furthermore, technical competence is
critical in project execution and hence its performance. Project team member who are
engaged in the project execution must have requisite skills and knowledge on project
management. Finally, capacity building is imperative in project planning because it
allows stakeholders to gain competencies and abilities that will help them be more
effective and long-term. The study recommended that effective project administration
requires the managers to reveal commitment to their duty in order to lead the work
process to greater achievement. Secondly, management should strive to provide resources
needed to accomplish a task within required time. Team members who are involved in
project execution require essential skills and knowledge on project administration. All
stakeholders should be incorporated in all the stages of project life cycle for smooth
execution of the project and success.
Description
A Research Project Submitted to School of Business,
Economics and Tourism in Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Award of Degree of Master of
Business Administration (Project Management), of
Kenyatta University
Keywords
Project Management Inclusion, Nongovernmental Organizations, Nairobi Metropolitan, Kenya