| dc.description.abstract | This study has been carried out to determine the relationship between EVM and Project success,
which was targeted on two major items which are Investigating the relationship between the
application of EVM principles and project success plus the investigation on the moderating effect
EVM Structure may have on the relationship. The study employed a descriptive design since the
study concentrated on Nokia projects in Africa. Survey study was conducted to get detailed
information on the relationship between EVM and project success. Secondary data was used. The
data was obtained from monthly reports, annual plans and achievements of the Nokia network
deployment projects in Africa. This ensured that the information obtained was not biased and depicts
the real situation of the projects. The study found that there was positive relationship between proper
Earned value Management and project success considering the fact that the planning phase and
assumptions set at the beginning of the project can have a major impact on the way EVM can be
handled through the project. Inaccurate assumptions will lead in undesired results of EVM
throughout the project life cycle that can impact the stakeholders decision at any stage of
deployment. On the other hand with a good quality EVM structure we will benefit a lot in terms of
project handling and success of the same. The study recommends that the initial plan of the EVM
should be handled with the direct supervision of the PMO team who have had enough experience in
terms of project cost, time and quality | en_US |
