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Abdel-Fattah, A (2013) Dynamic site layout planning model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary.
Chenger, D T (2012) Executive level capital project decision making: Rational or rationale?, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Condon, E J (2006) The project game: Strategic estimating on major projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Dehghan, R (2012) A new model, algorithm and computer tool to optimize overlapping of design activities in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary.
Hewage, K N (2007) Construction productivity improvement by worker motivation and it based communication, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Hossain, L (2010) An optimization model for the dynamic multi-project environment in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Lozon, J P (2008) Evaluating value improving practices for large scale projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Marques, C P (2004) Selected issues in business and contractual relationships in private construction projects in Canada/China deals, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary.
Moussa, M A E-F M (2013) Unified simulation methodology and project risk assessment framework, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Nada, D (2013) Project approval decisions: Exploring success factors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Seel, K C (2004) “Boom and bust” cycles in power plant construction: A simulation study of the temporal and geographical aspects of the Alberta competitive electrical industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary.
Siriwardana, C S A (2016) An integrated framework for worker planning and supervision in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Sodade, B A A (2011) Project management complexities in municipal projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary.
Tolani, O V (2013) An examination of risk perceptions and allocation preferences in public-private partnerships in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: cost overrun; population; private sector; procurement method; urbanization; construction cost; banking; developing country; negotiation; partnership; public-private partnership; stakeholders; Nigeria
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/1476398450
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Risk perceptions and allocation preferences are important elements of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP); as the fundamental tension in any negotiation between the public and private sector in PPPs usually comes down to the question: who is responsible for managing a particular risk? Yet research literature suggests that these phenomena have not been adequately studied; hence they remained poorly understood. Particularly within the context of a developing country such as Nigeria: a complex country characterised by shifting socio-political and economic systems, yet bedevilled with huge infrastructure gap. This gap keeps widening especially with Nigeria’s burgeoning population, rapid urbanization, dysfunctional institutions and increasing fiscal pressures. This certainly makes the poignant case for a PPP as an alternative procurement method. To shed light on these phenomena, the research expedition in this thesis empirically answers the following interrelated questions: How do private and public sector partner prefer risks to be shared (or allocated) in PPPs in Nigeria? Second, given that the initial disposition towards risk is the starting point for risk allocation in PPPs, are there significant differences in risk perceptions of different stakeholder groups involved in PPPs in Nigeria? Research participants (spanning banking, construction, and public sector groups who were selected through a convenience sampling method) completed an online survey with Likert-type items within six months (i.e. between June and November 2011) to gauge probabilities of occurrence, risk impact and risk significance of 46 risk factors pertaining to PPP projects. As data did not meet the assumptions for parametric statistics, Mann-Whitney U tests were performed to evaluate the ranked differences in the variables (i.e. 46 risk factors) between private and public sector groups. This study dissects empirically the risk perceptions of stakeholders, confirming homogeneity in risk perceptions contrary to the heterogeneity prediction of agency theory. It was established that there were no significant ranked differences for perceptions of risk significance among various stakeholder groups. Therefore, with homogeneity in risk perceptions among PPP stakeholders (contrary to the theoretical heterogeneity prediction) it was argued that risks are likely to be allocated to the party best capable of managing them in Nigeria; thus PPPs could have a chance to succeed in the country in spite of its weak institutional conditions. The results further show that the three most important risk factors in Nigeria are: excessive contract variation, construction time delay and construction cost overrun. Lastly, on risk allocation preferences, this study shows that 27 (59%) out of the 46 risk factors are preferred to be allocated to the private sector, while 8 (17%) risk factors are to be allocated to the public sector and 11 (24%) of the risk factors are to be equally shared between the private and public sectors.
Weerasinghe, U G D (2012) Development of a framework to assess sustainability of building projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Weshah, N A (2015) Developing an interface management (IM) model for construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Wickramaratne, S (2010) Design and analysis of tsunami warning and evacuation systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Willoughby, K A (1999) Modelling assistance for project procurement and disposal decisions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Wimalasena, B A D S (2011) A planning tool for construction waste management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary (Canada).
Zaghloul, R S (2005) Risk allocation in contracts: How to improve the process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Calgary.