A survey on the critical success factors in power sector projects in Kenya
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Date
2010Author
Musyoka, Anthony M
Type
ThesisLanguage
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The critical success factors are those fundamental issues inherent in the project, which must be maintained in order for team working to take place in an efficient and effective manner. They require day to day attention and operate through the life of the project. It is interesting to find out whether project managers in the power sector are aware of the critical success factors and how the factors under their control impact on the outcomes.
The objectives of this study were to establish critical success factors in power sector projects in Kenya and also to establish the contribution of critical success factors to project success. The study used descriptive survey research design. The population of study involved the organization top managers, project managers, project engineers, consultants, procurement and accountants who are involved in construction projects in the power sector. A census of 60 respondents involved in projects from the companies was carried out. The primary data was collected by use of self administered survey questionnaire.
Data analysis was done by use of descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, mean scores and standard deviation. From the findings, the study found that all the factors in the critical success factors grouped into five categories i.e. project success factors, project manager success factors, team members success factors, organizational success factors and environmental success factors are very critical to the projects success in the power sector. These factors also contribute to success of projects in the power sector
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University of Nairobi, Kenya