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Al-Shammaa, M M J (2019) Improving risk management in megaprojects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

Alkhorayef, A N M (2014) Improving decision making on large scale investment projects: A psychological perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

Alnsour, M A M (2020) Integrating sustainability assessment into public works development in Jordan, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds.

Anumba, C J (1989) An integrated two and three dimensional data structure for a structural engineering CAD system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

Barnes, G R (2016) Market creation in the European Union: the case of the public procurement directives, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Politics and International Studies, University of Leeds.

Birchall, S J (2011) An appraisal of the performance of a 'green' office building, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

Dakas, A I I (2014) Management of project stakeholders: facilitating project success in public sector projects in Nigeria , Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds.

Davis, M C (2011) Psychological and organisational issues in the design of buildings and workplaces, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

El-Samadony, A A E-Y (1986) Development of an improved construction bidding model incorporating multiple objective functions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

Elmahroug, M H M (2018) Facilitating effective external stakeholder involvement in the pre-design phase of civil engineering infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds.

Ghazali, F E M (2007) A reenginered model for effective risk management in pre-contractual procurement process for NHS PFI hospitals, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds.

Giesekam, J J (2016) The contribution to UK climate mitigation targets from reducing embodied carbon in the construction sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds.

Gkiourka, P (2011) Managing innovation in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds.

Grady, K (1980) The provision of public buildings in the West Riding of Yorkshire, c.1600-1840, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Economic Studies, University of Leeds.

Hagan, G N (2013) Managing complex construction projects in it multiproject environment by the contractor, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds.

Hakim, H (2011) Effective contract structures and value for money in PFI social housing projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds.

Harun, Z B (1993) Computer simulation in decision support systems for management of construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

Heineck, L F (1983) On the analyses of activity durations on three house building sites, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

Invernizzi, D C (2019) Benchmarking nuclear decommissioning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

Kašpar, H M P (2022) Robert Adam and networks for building in eighteenth-century Britain, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

Kerr, N J (2018) The rationale for retrofit: A multi-level, interdisciplinary perspective on the energy efficient retrofit of existing residential buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

Kibwami, N (2016) Enhancing sustainable construction in the building sector of Uganda using embodied carbon accounting, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

Li, D (2012) Development of a framework of competitive advantage in non-state construction contractors in China, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Business School, University of Leeds.

Li, Q (2012) Inter-organizational relationships in the programme management lifecycle, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Business School, University of Leeds.

Liang, S (2013) Legal aspects of privately financed infrastructure projects (PFIPs) in China: the case for international standards, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Business School, University of Leeds.

Lu, L-T (2003) The impact of cultural distance on the management style and performance of Japanese and Taiwanese joint ventures with local partners in China, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Business School, University of Leeds.

Luise Valencia Gluyas, J (2004) Public-private participation in water infrastructure in Mexico, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds.

Mlybari, E A A (2011) Managing value, requirements and risk in the appraisal stage of UK construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds.

Nguyen, Q T (2009) Developing a strategic model for small-and-medium-sized construction firms in Vietnam, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

Oliomogbe, G O (2017) The investigation of the generation of intangible benefits through project management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

Riley, F G (2018) Information behaviour in construction project management teams: contradictions, motivations and influencing factors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds.

Sainati, T (2018) Governance of infrastructure megaprojects : The role of the special purpose entities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

Seboni, L (2016) Improving the existing project manager-to-project practice of a specific organization (organization A) in Botswana, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

• Type: Thesis
• Keywords: accountability; best practice; decision making; nD modelling; project manager; flexibility; interview; Botswana
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• URL: https://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/15652/
• Abstract:
  Empirical studies on the project manager-to-project (PM2P) practice in multi-project environments (MPEs) are limited. Little has been done to study existing PM2P practices in Botswana (a new context), despite evidence of the negative impact of existing practices on organizational performance. Approaches to improve PM2P allocation decisions and get them right first time have become necessary to complement intuition, in making effective decisions (Patanakul et al., 2007) that save costs and lost time in rectifying mismatches between project managers and projects (Skabelund, 2005). Researchers have proposed approaches to improve the PM2P practice (Choothian et al., 2009; Patanakul et al., 2007). These approaches, whilst demonstrating the value to be derived from improving the PM2P practice in MPEs, have limitations such as: predominant focus on USA context, lack of comprehensiveness in consideration and modelling of influencing factors, and lack of user-friendliness. This thesis builds on existing best practice and proposes a new approach to improve the existing PM2P practice of a specific organization (organization A) in Botswana, to potentially optimize performance. A mixed methods study involving 109 interviews and questionnaires with practitioners in Botswana was conducted over three fieldwork stages, leading to development of a comprehensive new approach. This new approach was verified and validated to improve organization A’s existing PM2P practice. The new approach combines concepts from four disciplines. It complements intuition and enables practitioners to use it directly for the first time, in improving their existing PM2P allocation decisions. The results from a study of existing PM2P practices in Botswana revealed lack of accountability in decision making, and reliance on intuition. A conceptual framework for understanding effective PM2P practices in MPEs was developed and used to elucidate organization A’s existing PM2P practice. The results showed a lack of consideration of a comprehensive list of factors influencing PM2P allocation decisions, including mismatches between project managers and projects. Validation of the proposed new approach revealed evidence of its value to improve organization A’s existing PM2P practice, in comparison with the status quo. The new approach facilitates a more effective PM2P practice, leading to potential reductions in: mismatches between project managers and projects, time, cost and hence increased organizational performance. Future work is needed to extend the scope to accommodate flexibility of the proposed new approach to different applications and contexts.

Soliman, M M A E I (2014) Risk management in international construction joint ventures in Egypt, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds.

Spiteri, J (1998) A critical analysis of occupational and organisational strategy in UK: architectural and quantity surveying practices, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds.

Tan, Y (2006) A case-based reasoning approach to improve risk identification in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds.

Valencia Gluyas, J L (2004) Public- private participation in water infrastructure in Mexico, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Leeds (United Kingdom).

Wasiluk, K L (2012) Sustainable wealth creation in practice: a framework to manage firm's intangibles, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds.

Wheat, P E (2013) Econometric cost analysis in vertically separated railways, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds.

Woodhead, R M (1999) The influence of paradigms and perspectives on the decision to build undertaken by large experienced clients of the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds.