Critical barriers affecting stakeholder management in the construction industry
- Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Eyiah-Botwe, E. , Aigbavboa, C. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction industry , Critical barriers , Procurement
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/75706 , uj:18709 , Citation: Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Critical barriers affecting stakeholder management in the construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: Effective stakeholder management is essential in achieving stakeholder satisfaction and project success targets. This paper investigates critical barriers to stakeholder management in the construction industry of developing countries as part of a larger study aimed at developing a “Sustainable stakeholder management framework for construction projects in developing countries”. The present paper aim is necessary since construction projects have numerous stakeholders and involves several activities hence stakeholder management is vital for an enhanced project delivery. A literature review of selected articles on stakeholder management was validated using interviews of 6 project key stakeholders. The study confirmed five additional critical barriers relating to (1) project managers knowledge in stakeholder management (2) public procurement approach, (3) politicization of projects (4) project delays and (5) poor project planning and development. These findings may not be generalized due to limited research participants involved. Nonetheless, it serves as a useful basis for the larger dissertation and contributes to the body of knowledge by identifying critical barriers affecting stakeholder management in the developing nations’ construction industry for improved construction projects delivery. Considering and managing these critical barriers will ensure the achievement of project goals, stakeholder needs and satisfaction.
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- Authors: Eyiah-Botwe, E. , Aigbavboa, C. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction industry , Critical barriers , Procurement
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/75706 , uj:18709 , Citation: Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Critical barriers affecting stakeholder management in the construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: Effective stakeholder management is essential in achieving stakeholder satisfaction and project success targets. This paper investigates critical barriers to stakeholder management in the construction industry of developing countries as part of a larger study aimed at developing a “Sustainable stakeholder management framework for construction projects in developing countries”. The present paper aim is necessary since construction projects have numerous stakeholders and involves several activities hence stakeholder management is vital for an enhanced project delivery. A literature review of selected articles on stakeholder management was validated using interviews of 6 project key stakeholders. The study confirmed five additional critical barriers relating to (1) project managers knowledge in stakeholder management (2) public procurement approach, (3) politicization of projects (4) project delays and (5) poor project planning and development. These findings may not be generalized due to limited research participants involved. Nonetheless, it serves as a useful basis for the larger dissertation and contributes to the body of knowledge by identifying critical barriers affecting stakeholder management in the developing nations’ construction industry for improved construction projects delivery. Considering and managing these critical barriers will ensure the achievement of project goals, stakeholder needs and satisfaction.
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Managing consultants as key construction stakeholders for enhanced stakeholder management and project delivery
- Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Eyiah-Botwe, E. , Aigbavboa, C. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: key stakeholder , Project success , Quantity surveyor
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/91955 , uj:20167 , Citation: Thwala, W.D., Aigbavboa, C. & Eyiah-Botwe, E. 2016. Managing consultants as key construction stakeholders for enhanced stakeholder management and project delivery.
- Description: Abstract: Meeting stakeholders’ needs and satisfaction is a primary project success factor in addition to cost, time and quality. Though studies have suggested stakeholders’ dissatisfaction with project success, there is lack of studies on quantity surveyors’ role and management in developing countries in achieving project success. This paper explored and evaluated consultant’s management approach as part of a broader study aimed at ‘Developing sustainable stakeholder management framework for construction projects in Ghana’. Firstly, literature on construction stakeholder management from journals and published dissertations were reviewed. GETFund tertiary education projects in Ghana were used as case study. Data was analysed using the stakeholder circle, salience and matrix approaches suggested by scholars and used in similar researches to identify and evaluate key stakeholders role and management. The study confirmed the identification and role of Quantity Surveyors as key stakeholders though not managed as such by project managers. It established project failures as effect of stakeholder management absence and recommends the education, consideration of stakeholder management by project managers, keeping Quantity Surveyors well informed, monitored and actively involved in the project planning.
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- Authors: Eyiah-Botwe, E. , Aigbavboa, C. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: key stakeholder , Project success , Quantity surveyor
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/91955 , uj:20167 , Citation: Thwala, W.D., Aigbavboa, C. & Eyiah-Botwe, E. 2016. Managing consultants as key construction stakeholders for enhanced stakeholder management and project delivery.
- Description: Abstract: Meeting stakeholders’ needs and satisfaction is a primary project success factor in addition to cost, time and quality. Though studies have suggested stakeholders’ dissatisfaction with project success, there is lack of studies on quantity surveyors’ role and management in developing countries in achieving project success. This paper explored and evaluated consultant’s management approach as part of a broader study aimed at ‘Developing sustainable stakeholder management framework for construction projects in Ghana’. Firstly, literature on construction stakeholder management from journals and published dissertations were reviewed. GETFund tertiary education projects in Ghana were used as case study. Data was analysed using the stakeholder circle, salience and matrix approaches suggested by scholars and used in similar researches to identify and evaluate key stakeholders role and management. The study confirmed the identification and role of Quantity Surveyors as key stakeholders though not managed as such by project managers. It established project failures as effect of stakeholder management absence and recommends the education, consideration of stakeholder management by project managers, keeping Quantity Surveyors well informed, monitored and actively involved in the project planning.
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Sustaining small and medium-size enterprises growth through stakeholder engagement
- Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Eyiah-Botwe, E. , Aigbavboa, C. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction industry , Growth , Stakeholder
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213913 , uj:21212 , Citation: Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C & Thwala, W.D. 2016. Sustaining small and medium-size enterprises growth through stakeholder engagement.
- Description: Abstract: Small and Medium-size Enterprises SMEs play significant roles in the construction sector supply chain procurement system, contributing to nation's gross domestic product, employment and socio-economic development. Studies have identified SMEs growth in Ghana as non-sustained and attributed to stakeholder's influence. This study identifies stakeholders', influences and proposes a stakeholder engagement approach for sustained growth. A qualitative approach involving literature review was validated using questionnaire interview survey and descriptive analysis. A five- stage engagement process proposed: identify SMEs growth objectives and challenges; identify and analyze stakeholders; engage stakeholders; measure growth; monitor and support objectives using feedback for sustained SMEs growth.
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- Authors: Eyiah-Botwe, E. , Aigbavboa, C. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction industry , Growth , Stakeholder
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213913 , uj:21212 , Citation: Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C & Thwala, W.D. 2016. Sustaining small and medium-size enterprises growth through stakeholder engagement.
- Description: Abstract: Small and Medium-size Enterprises SMEs play significant roles in the construction sector supply chain procurement system, contributing to nation's gross domestic product, employment and socio-economic development. Studies have identified SMEs growth in Ghana as non-sustained and attributed to stakeholder's influence. This study identifies stakeholders', influences and proposes a stakeholder engagement approach for sustained growth. A qualitative approach involving literature review was validated using questionnaire interview survey and descriptive analysis. A five- stage engagement process proposed: identify SMEs growth objectives and challenges; identify and analyze stakeholders; engage stakeholders; measure growth; monitor and support objectives using feedback for sustained SMEs growth.
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