Effects of Project Implementation Practices on Project Performance in Tanzania: The Case of Mnazi Bay Gas
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Date
2023
Authors
Bitesigirwe, Neema Hakim Salim
Ndede, Fredrick W.S
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Publisher
AJP
Abstract
Purpose: The successful achievement of any project
means that several of its perceived factors were attained.
The success of projects depends on how the risks are
mitigated and the way it is managed and controlled. This
study examined project implementation management
practices and their effects on the Mnazi Bay Gas Project
Performance. Towards analysing the data, the study used
the Resource Based Theory, Theory of Constraints,
Management Theory, and Stakeholder Theory.
Methodology: The study employed a descriptive
approach and utilized primary and secondary research
methods. The sample size for the study was 100
respondents which included residents around the project,
local government leaders, political leaders as well as
managers and officials managing the project. Out of 100
only 84 respondents were reached. This study employed
simple random sampling and purposive sampling to
recruit study sample. The quantitative data were
collected through questionnaires and the collected data
were analysed using descriptive analysis and presented
through descriptive statistics.
Findings: The study reveals a positive relationship
between the successful implementation of the Mnazi Bay
Gas project and its overall performance, notwithstanding
the challenges associated with community involvement.
The research significantly advances our understanding of
how project management methods influence the project's
success. furthermore, the study highlights the project's
strengths, including effective implementation, skilled
personnel, and clear communication channels, but also
identifies weaknesses, particularly in community
engagement. Moreover, the study underscores the impact
of various management and implementation challenges,
such as difficulties in community involvement,
regulatory compliance, and environmental assessments,
on the project's performance and ultimate success.
Conclusion: The study leverages Resource-Based
Theory to underscore the efficient utilization of available
resources, demonstrating its impact on Mnazi Bay Gas
project performance. It utilizes the Theory of Constraints
to pinpoint and tackle critical bottlenecks within this
resource-intensive project. Management Theory offers a
comprehensive view of project management practices
and evaluates diverse managerial approaches. Lastly,
Stakeholder Theory provides a thorough analysis of
stakeholder interests and involvement, shedding light on
the intricate dynamics within Mnazi Bay Gas involving
local and international stakeholders. This integration of
theories enhances the study's analytical framework,
enabling a multifaceted evaluation of project
implementation practices and their influence on project
performance. This study concludes that there is positive
relationship between project implementation and the
performance of the Mnazi Bay Gas project. Apart from
challenges that were identified with regard to community
involvement, the Mnazi Bay Gas project was
implemented well. However, there are challenges which
were identified during planning in so far as the
indigenous or surrounding community of the project are
concerned. They were not furnished with enough
information about the project, their expectations were not
met mainly employment to an uneducated and better life
and the dissemination of information during planning
was bias since the brochures and flyers used a foreign
language which is English.
Recommendations/Policy Implications: Theories
enrich the study's analytical framework, facilitating a
comprehensive assessment of project implementation
practices and their influence on performance. Thus, with
this achievement policymakers should consider resource
allocation strategies to enhance project performance in
resource-intensive endeavors and address critical
bottlenecks within projects and implement measures to
alleviate constraints. Practitioners involved in project
implementation should focus on optimizing resource
utilization. Practitioners should adopt a stakeholderoriented approach, actively engaging with diverse
stakeholders and considering their interests throughout
the project's lifecycle.
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Keywords
Project Management Practices, Project Performance
Citation
Salim Bitesigirwe , N. H. ., & Ndede , D. F. W. (2023). Effects of Project Implementation Practices on Project Performance in Tanzania: The Case of Mnazi Bay Gas. International Journal of Project Management, 5(2), 16–30. https://doi.org/10.47672/ijpm.163