Chapter 5 Conclusions and Recommendations

MBA Dissertation

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS...................................................1
5.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................1
5.2 Key Findings of the study.....................................................................................................1
5.3 Key Concepts of the study....................................................................................................2
5.4 Assumptions of the research.................................................................................................4
5.5 Limitations of Research........................................................................................................5
5.6 Recommendations for management......................................................................................6
5.7 Recommendations for future research..................................................................................8
5.8 Conclusion.............................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Introduction
Majority of businesses of all sizes globally are adapting project management techniques
in carrying out their activities. The company executives are employing project managers and
establishing projects department, specifically for the management of small to large-scale
projects. The situation is not different in the mining industry, where most of the projects are
capital intensive and requires special attention for it to be successful. Regardless of the adaption
of project management skills or techniques used in the execution of mining related projects, not
all projects are successful. In general terms, no matter what effort are used in project execution,
some of them keep failing. The purpose of the current research work is to establish the
relationship between project managers’ competencies and project success in some of the mining
industries in western part of Ghana (Famiyeh and et.al., 2015). The last chapter, which is chapter
five, discusses the key findings, concepts, assumptions, limitations, and the recommendations of
the research work.
5.2 Key Findings of the study
The following dissertation follows the qualitative research method where researcher
conducted his or her research study in five mining industry located at the Western part of Ghana.
The survey was conducted in interview format. The five mining industries were Adamus
Resources Limited, Anglogold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine, Ghana Manganese Company Ltd, Gold
Fields Mine Tarkwa, and Golden Star Bogoso/Prestea Ltd. In order to gain knowledge about the
project management and skills required by project manager, the researcher shows keen interest
towards their work process and steps they took in order to accomplish the desired project
effectively and efficiently.
After analysing the responses of the participants, it can be clearly understood that the
success of project is totally depends upon the skills and competencies hold by project manager.
From this collected information in the interview about to analyse relationship between project
manager's competencies and the project success. Project management plays a very crucial role
within the organisation through it comes to the implementation of the projects. Project manager
plays a very significant role within the project success and competencies. In the absence of
project manager, organisation can unable to implement effective project and unable to get
effective success within the company. Thus, it implies that it is very important for project
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management company to recruit capable, skilled and competent staff so that project can be
accomplished successfully and on time.
After analysing the collected data, it was found that competency of project manager does
not influence the overall success of the project, but in order to enhance the effectiveness in the
project, it is very important for the project manager to have effective skills and competencies.
From the collected data in the interview it has been also concluded that emotional resilience of
project manager influences a project success. While project manager brings personal emotions
into the things then it will affect success of the project. It has been also concluded from the
interview that intuitiveness affects the outcome of the project. In the dissertation, the researcher
also founds that motivation and satisfaction among the team players plays critical role that
determines the success of the project. It is the duty and responsibility of project manager.
From further analysis of the respondents it was identified that emotions, feelings and
sensitivity can influence the success of the project. In the research, respondents talk about
conscientiousness of project manager and its impact on the success and effectiveness of the
project. Conscientiousness refers to the personality trait which means being careful and vigilant.
It implies to conduct the task well and precisely so that the objectives of task can be accomplish
effectively and efficiently. Respondents enunciated that if the project manager is conscientious,
then the task can be delegated precisely and appropriately which reduce the amount of errors and
enhances the effectiveness of the project.
From the above discussion it has been also analysed that there are various competencies
dimensions and these were grouped into three categories that is seven emotional competence
(EQ), five managerial competencies (MQ), and three intellectual competence (IQ)). The project
success was measured using four dimensions (schedule, budget, scope, and client satisfaction).
From the analysis of the respondents, it was identified that in order to accomplish the project
goals and objectives on time, it is the duty and responsibility of the project manager to delegate
responsibility to right kind of member according to his or her skills and capabilities.
5.3 Key Concepts of the study
Project management refers to the process of initiating, planning, executing, controlling
and closure of the work in order to accomplish the goals and objectives of specific project in
prescribed time effectively and efficiently. In the following dissertation, the researcher
established theoretical framework by analysing the articles, journals, books jotted by senior
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