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- ItemLeadership Styles and Project Success among Non-Governmental Organizations; A Case Study of World Vision, Somalia(2024) Ahmed Ali AbikarThe study examined the contribution of leadership styles and project success among non-governmental organizations of World Vision, Somalia. The objectives of the study were to determine the contribution of autocratic style of leadership on project success to investigate the impact of democratic style of leadership on project success and to examine the influence of laissez faire style of leadership on project success in. The study adopted a cross sectional designs with an application of both quantitative and qualitative approaches. From the study Krejcie and Morgan Table of (1970) was used to determine an adjusted sample size of 130 from the target population under study. Stratified sampling techniques and purposive sampling were used to select the respondents and data was analyzed using IBM, SPSS, 24 and presented using descriptive and inferential statistical results. The study found out that World Vision Somalia effectively organizes work activities, organization accepts accountability for actions taken and this, understands the value of team work and the leader listens to the views of the team before final decisions are made, in addition the leader encourages employee discussions. The study concluded that there was a positive relationship between the autocratic style of leadership and project success. Respondents contend and application of autocratic style of leadership principles such as centralized decision making, emphasis on performance, can lead to project success. Therefore, this study established that the democratic style of leadership has a positive effect on project success and very strong positive relationship between the democratic style of leadership and project success of non-governmental organization of World Vision Somalia. The study recommended that leaders should continue to employ democratic principles of leadership within a setting in order to realize successful project out comes. The researcher therefore recommends that project leaders should use a mix of styles depending on the situation at hand. The researcher recommended that projects should have the best leadership elements in order to perform better.
- ItemFinancial Resource Planning and Performance of Construction Projects. A Study of Buruuj Construction Company, Moagdishu, Somalia(2024) Abdishakur AbdirahmanThis study investigates the dynamics of financial resource planning and its impact on the performance of construction projects at Buruj Construction Company in Mogadishu, Somalia. The objectives were to examine the effects of financial planning processes and monitoring on project performance and to explore the relationship between financial resource allocation and project outcomes. Utilizing a cross-sectional study design, data were collected from a sample of 109 respondents selected from a population of 150 employees and beneficiaries using Slovin’s formula. Questionnaires and interview guides were employed for data collection, and the SPSS software was used for analysis. Findings revealed significant positive relationships between financial planning processes (r = 0.297, p < 0.01), financial monitoring (r = 0.412, p < 0.01), and financial resource allocation (r = 0.413, p < 0.01) with project performance. The study concludes that integrating financial planning and monitoring processes is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of construction projects. The theoretical framework is grounded in resource-based theory, emphasizing that strategic financial management can lead to improved organizational performance. The study recommends that the Somali government support construction organizations in understanding the benefits of financial resource planning. By enhancing knowledge of financial management, stakeholders can significantly improve project outcomes. Overall, effective financial resource management is vital for the successful execution of construction projects, highlighting the need for ongoing training and accurate performance forecasting to optimize resource utilization.
- ItemResource Management Practices and Performance of Commercial Housing Projects In Mogadishu, Somalia(2024) Abdirazak Hassan AbdikadirThis study sought to establish the effect of resource management on project performance, a case study of commercial housing projects in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study objectives were to determine the effects of human resource management practices on the performance of commercial housing projects, Mogadishu, to analyze the effects of financial resource management practices on the performance of commercial housing projects, Mogadishu, and to identify the effects of material resource management practices on the performance of Commercial housing projects in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study was guided by the resource-based view (RBV) theory. The study employed a cross-sectional design to evaluate the contributions of resource management to project performance, a study of Commercial housing projects in Mogadishu, Somalia. In this study, a descriptive design, in which both qualitative and quantitative data were used to collect data about the subject under study was used. The study used questionnaire and interview guide as the main tools for collecting data. The choice of data collection tools was dictated by the nature of data to be collected, the time available as well as the objective of the study. Findings from the study revealed that a significant positive relationship between human resource management and Project performance of Commercial housing project (r = 0.699, p-value < 0.01). More so the findings showed a significant positive relationship between financial resource management practices and Project performance of Commercial housing project (r = 0.687 use P-value < 0.01). Furthermore the findings showed a significant positive relationship between material resource management practices and Project performance of Commercial housing project (r = 0. 402, p-value<0.01). The study concluded that resource management in construction project of housing projects in Mogadishu district, Mogadishu need to be further improved and monitored frequently for its effectiveness. From the survey conducted on the case study, the study recommended that the members in the project team had the awareness about resource management in construction project. The study recommends that government projects like Commercial housing projects should be selected carefully, to make use of all local resources and materials and fulfill the needs of the local society. It was also recommended that greater efforts should be made to execute high quality projects, by selecting the best-organized designs and the best-qualified work rather than lower costs alone. Designers, planners, managers, contractors and government officials must avoid nepotism, bribery and personal interests when dealing with contracts and bids. The sole concern should be the quality of the work.
- ItemLeadership Styles and Project Success among Non-Governmental Organizations; A Case Study of World Vision, Somalia(2024) Abikar Ahmed AliThe study examined the contribution of leadership styles and project success among non-governmental organizations of World Vision, Somalia. The objectives of the study were to determine the contribution of autocratic style of leadership on project success to investigate the impact of democratic style of leadership on project success and to examine the influence of laissez faire style of leadership on project success in. The study adopted a cross sectional designs with an application of both quantitative and qualitative approaches. From the study Krejcie and Morgan Table of (1970) was used to determine an adjusted sample size of 130 from the target population under study. Stratified sampling techniques and purposive sampling were used to select the respondents and data was analyzed using IBM, SPSS, 24 and presented using descriptive and inferential statistical results. The study found out that World Vision Somalia effectively organizes work activities, organization accepts accountability for actions taken and this, understands the value of team work and the leader listens to the views of the team before final decisions are made, in addition the leader encourages employee discussions. The study concluded that there was a positive relationship between the autocratic style of leadership and project success. Respondents contend and application of autocratic style of leadership principles such as centralised decision making, emphasis on performance, can lead to project success. Therefore, this study established that the democratic style of leadership has a positive effect on project success and very strong positive relationship between the democratic style of leadership and project success of non-governmental organization of World Vision Somalia. The study recommended that leaders should continue to employ democratic principles of leadership within a setting in order to realize successful project out comes. The researcher therefore recommends that project leaders should use a mix of styles depending on the situation at hand. The researcher recommended that projects should have the best leadership elements in order to perform better.
- ItemFinancial Resource Planning and Performance of Construction Projects. a Study of Buruuj Construction Company, Mogdishu, Somalia(2024-11) Abdishakur Abdirahman DirieThis study investigates the dynamics of financial resource planning and its impact on the performance of construction projects at Buruj Construction Company in Mogadishu, Somalia. The objectives were to examine the effects of financial planning processes and monitoring on project performance and to explore the relationship between financial resource allocation and project outcomes. Utilizing a cross-sectional study design, data were collected from a sample of 109 respondents selected from a population of 150 employees and beneficiaries using Slovin’s formula. Questionnaires and interview guides were employed for data collection, and the SPSS software was used for analysis. Findings revealed significant positive relationships between financial planning processes (r = 0.297, p < 0.01), financial monitoring (r = 0.412, p < 0.01), and financial resource allocation (r = 0.413, p < 0.01) with project performance. The study concludes that integrating financial planning and monitoring processes is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of construction projects. The theoretical framework is grounded in resource-based theory, emphasizing that strategic financial management can lead to improved organizational performance. The study recommends that the Somali government support construction organizations in understanding the benefits of financial resource planning. By enhancing knowledge of financial management, stakeholders can significantly improve project outcomes. Overall, effective financial resource management is vital for the successful execution of construction projects, highlighting the need for ongoing training and accurate performance forecasting to optimize resource utilization.