Practices in Ghana for Managing Time on Complex Projects

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Declaration - Signature
• Dissertation Committee - Signatures
• Acknowledgements
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• 1.1 Background of the Study
• 1.2 Statement of the Problem
• 1.3 Research Questions
• 1.4 Objectives of the Study
• 1.5 Scope of the Study
• 1.6 Significance of the Study
• 1.7 Limitations of the Study
• 1.8 Definition of Key Terms
• Chapter 2: Literature Review
• 2.1 Project Complexity
• 2.2 The Impact of Project Complexity on Project Delivery Time
• 2.3 Practices Used in Scheduling Projects
• 2.4 Tools and Measures Used in Project Scheduling
• Chapter 3: Research Methodology
• 3.1 Research Design
• 3.2 Population and Sample
• 3.3 Data Collection Methods
• 3.4 Data Analysis Techniques
• Chapter 4: Findings and Discussions
• 4.1 Project Schedule as a Driver of Complex Projects
• 4.2 Challenges Associated with Complex Projects
• 4.3 Practices Used in Scheduling Projects
• 4.4 Relationship Between Project Complexity and Project Delivery Time
• Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The research aimed to gain a comprehensive understanding of project complexity, its impact on project delivery times, and the tools and methods used to schedule complex projects in Ghana. The study focused on the challenges associated with complex projects, practices used in project scheduling, and the relationship between project complexity and project delivery time.

• Project Complexity and its Influence on Delivery Time
• Challenges Faced by Complex Projects
• Practices for Effective Project Scheduling
• Relationship Between Project Complexity and Project Delivery Time
• Tools and Measures for Project Scheduling

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 introduces the research, outlining the background, problem statement, research questions, objectives, scope, significance, limitations, and key term definitions. Chapter 2 delves into a comprehensive literature review, exploring the concepts of project complexity, its impact on delivery time, common scheduling practices, and relevant tools and measures. Chapter 3 outlines the research methodology, including the design, population and sample, data collection methods, and analysis techniques. Chapter 4 presents the findings and discussions, focusing on the role of project schedule in complex projects, challenges faced, practices used in scheduling, and the relationship between project complexity and delivery time.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The research focuses on the core concepts of complex projects, scheduling techniques such as Gantt charts and Microsoft spreadsheets, and the impact of complexity on project delivery time. It employs the modified Delphi technique and investigates the role of value engineering in effective scheduling. The research also examines the interdependencies within the project life cycle and explores the use of milestone dates for planning contingencies and mitigating delays.