ASSESSMENT OF USING SCOPE AND TIME MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES IN ETHIOPIAN POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECTS

Abstract

The application of Project Management Tools and Techniques (PMTT) will have potential benefits for increased efficiency, improved project predictability, increased stakeholders confidence, improved communication, and increased probability of project success. Proper management of project scope and time tools and techniques can help project success with standard expectations. However, in most cases the Ethiopian Power Transmissions Projects do not seem making their deadlines. The objective of this paper is to investigate the extent to which project scope and time management tools and techniques are used in power transmission projects in Ethiopia. The study employed descriptive and explanatory research design using primary and secondary data. The data for this study was obtained through questionnaires and interviews. The survey questions were distributed to 60 client, consultant and contractor professionals working on Ethiopian power transmission projects. The respondents were selected using expert and purposive sampling techniques. Interviews were conducted with two project managers to triangulate and supplement the data obtained from the questionnaires. The responses were analyzed and interpreted using SPSS analytical tools. The results of the findings of the study indicated that scope and time management tools and techniques are not effectively utilized for Ethiopian Power Transmission Projects. Based on the findings the conclusion drawn is the constraints for keeping usage of scope and time management tools and techniques to low level are management, organizational, and human. Based on the findings it is recommended companies in power transmission projects address the constraints to make use of customized scope and time management tools and techniques. The results of the study will help companies involved in power transmission projects to improve their level of using project scope and time management tools and techniques and the study lays foundation for further researches. Hence the result of this study will be communicated to companies involved in Power Transmission projects in Ethiopia.