Managerial Competencies and Project Success of Non-Governmental Organizations in Makindye Division, Kampala Uganda
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2019-05
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Kampala International University, Masters of Arts in Project Planning and Management
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess how managerial competencies contribute to project success
in makindye division, Kampala Uganda, since the project managers have responsibilities for the
project success and ultimate delivery of the project success. This study considered a descriptive
;survey research design and it was guided by the following objectives; (i) to establish the factors
hat lead to projects success in NGOs. (ii) To establish the competencies of project managers in
NGOs. (iii) To assess the effects of project manager’s competencies on projects success. The data
was collected from 109 respondents in 5 non-governmental organizations that use project based
structure by questionnaire, which was designed and developed for this purpose. Collected copies
questionnaire were checked and coded against SPSS. After checking normality, validity, and, reliability, the results show that there is a significant effect of project managers’ competencies on
project’s success. Experience rated the highest importance, followed by skills and finally
knowledge. The results could standardize the selection procedures and implement similar
Approaches in improving •and managing projects in makindye division. Additionally, other
suggestions related to project management improvements were introduced such as the use of
~Belbin team roles test for training requirements” and software application that manages projects,
prograrns and portfolios across the organization.
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A Research Thesis Presented To The College Of Humanities And Social Sciences In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Award Of A Master’s Degree In Project Planning And Management Of Kampala International University
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Managerial Competencies and Project Success of Non-Governmental Organizations, Makindye Division, Kampala Uganda