The research findings of this study will be useful for effective management of projects in both infrastructural and construction.
The challenges recognized from the literature review and survey study may be used as the guideline for upcoming studies.
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Questionnaires Covering Letter
Faculty of Engineering and the built Environment PO Box 524
Auckland Park Johannesburg 2006
Dear Sir/ Madam
Research Topic: “Critical Factors for project success in the infrastructural project
I am a Masters student at University of Johannesburg, and you are kindly invited to participate in the study questionnaire, the research that I am undertaking is the “Critical Factors for project success in the Infrastructural projects”, which has been approved by the University of Johannesburg as part of the requirements for Masters in Engineering Management.
Please find attached short questionnaires concerning the above research and it is imperative to respond to all questions. The results of this study will be used for the purpose of this research only and no name is required to answer this questionnaire.
Your valued input may contribute towards improving project management and implementation of project successful in the Infrastructural projects.
The questionnaires are short and easy to answer, please ensure that you return the questionnaire within 7 days. For More information please contact me on [email protected].
Thanks you for your co-operation Kind Regards
Rosina Mohale
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QUESTIONNAIRE
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Sector(s) (choose the most applicable)
Government
Mining and resources Utilities
Services
Manufacturing Communication
Other, Please specify
1.2 Type of Organisation (choose the most applicable)
Non- Profit or charity Traditional public sector Public Sector Organization
Commercial private sector business Other, Please specify
1.3 Estimate the number of employees within your organisation(choose the most applicable) Less than 20 21-100 101-1000 More than 1000
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1.4 How long have you been in the project management industry? (choose the most applicable)
Less than 5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years
16-20 years
More than 20 years
1.5 What is the budget range of projects you have undertaken (choose the most applicable)
Less than R1 million R1 million –R10 million
R10 million -R100 million R100 million -R1 000 million Over R1 billion
SECTION 2: PROJECT SUCCESS INFORMATION
2.1 According to your experience/opinion a project success is when? (choose the most
applicable)
The overall goal/objectives of the project has been accomplished The customer's needs are satisfied
Project is completed on time, to the desired quality and within the budget
2.2 During project implementation, do you? (choose the most applicable)
Focus on factors that will ensure successful project and have clear view of those factors
Depend on previous experience and acquired skills to deliver successful project Control project schedule and cost to ensure project success
Tackle the project implementation without checking and later make the alterations as required to deliver a successful project
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2.3 What do you use to measure project success? (mark any that apply)
Quality measures Performance measures Financial Measures schedule measures
Objectives attained measures Safety measures
2.4 Which factors prevent successful projects implementation? (mark any that apply)
Incompetence of individual project members Incomplete/ Unclear Scope of work
Lack of top Management support The industrial culture
Incompetent Project Contractors Inadequate project planning Public frame conditions Execution processes
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2.5 What influence does the incompetent project contractors have on project success
Positive influence Unclear/Uncertain Negative influence
2.6 What influence does the political Issues have on project success
positive influence Unclear/Uncertain Negative Influence
2.7 What influence does the Cultural difference Issues have on project success
positive influence Unclear/Uncertain Negative Influence
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SECTION 2: PROJECT SUCCESS INFORMATION
The following questions are rated on the below given scale.
1= strongly disagree (0 to 30%), 2= disagree (30 to 50%), 3= Neutral (50%) 4= Agree (50-80%), 5= Strongly Agree (80-100%)
Please mark (x) on the appropriate box.
Statement Strongly Disagree 1 Disagree 2 Neutral 3 Agree 4 Strongly Agree 5
1 The competence of the individual within a project team influence project success. 2. The competence of the project
manager influences project success.
3 Adequate Planning influences project success
4 Realistic Goals and objectives influence project success 5 Good relationship between
contractors and project team members influence project success
6 Identification of critical success factors influence project success
7 Owners Involvement influence project success
8 Top management support influences project success 9 Effective communication
influence project success 10 Your organization has the
resource required to ensure project success
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11 Your organization has the skills required to implement project success
12 All the team members are equally committed to ensure project success