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10 Technium Soc. Sci. J. 409 (2020)
A Conceptual Framework on the Successful Adoption of Project Management Methodologies in Ghana

handle is hein.journals/techssj10 and id is 409 raw text is: Technium Social Sciences Journal Vol. 10, 409-422, August 2020 ISSN: 2668-7798 SOCIAL SCIENCES JOURNAL www.techniumscience.com A Conceptual Framework on The Successful Adoption of Project Management Methodologies in Ghana Ivy Hawah Taana Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Cyberjaya, Malaysia ivytaana@yahoo.com Abstract. The successful completion of every project whether undertaken by a public or private organization is of primary concern to many institutions. However, literature has confirmed that most project success depends on adhering to good practices and are keenly documented in Project Management Methodologies (PMMs). It is a fact that many projects do not see successful completion as most of them are long overdue faced with budget overruns and even some are abandoned. The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that influence the Adoption of Project Management Methodology in Ghana. This is motivated by the dearth of academic literature concerning the successful adoption of Project Management Methodologies in Ghana. The study will also examine if the Adoption of Project Management Methodologies leads to project success. To achieve these aims, a conceptual framework was developed grounded on the Critical Success Factors (CSFs), the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) theory and the Stakeholder theory. Four independent variables, a mediator and a moderator were hypothesized for the establishment of the success factors affecting Project Management Methodologies adoption and if the Project Management Methodology adoption leads to project success. Keywords. Project Management, Project Management Methodologies, Project Success, Critical Success Factors, Capability Maturity Model, Culture, Ghana 1. Introduction This study aims to contribute to project management knowledge. To assess which of the project management methodologies is very conducive for the Ghanaian conditions and to look at the factors that are more likely to lead to project success in the Ghanaian context, a conceptual model was developed. Ofori (2013) asserted that project management is a discipline of planning, organizing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. Also, Banica et al. (2017) defined project management as the application of processes, methods, knowledge, skills, and experience to achieve the project objectives which could be defined in terms of outputs, outcomes or benefits From these definitions, we can conclude that project management is an essential discipline for today's corporate world in other to achieve successful sustainable goals. This study is motivated by the fact that there is a continuous increase in the number of developmental projects that are being undertaken in Ghana either by the public or private sectors of the economy. Thus, getting appropriate project management methodologies that will aid in the successful completion is highly needed. Turner (2014) asserted that understanding 409

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