Assessment of Managerial Competencies in Bhutanese Construction Projects
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https://doi.org/10.54417/jaetm.v5i1.145Keywords:
project manager, managerial competencies, critical success factors, construction project successAbstract
This research investigated the competencies of managers and their connection to the success of construction projects in Bhutan. A cross-sectional survey research design was employed to meet the study's objectives. Data were collected from 353 respondents, including project managers, project engineers, and general managers, using a questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale. The analysis focused on three variables: intrinsic success factors (managerial competencies), extrinsic success factors, and construction project success. Findings demonstrated a significant relationship between construction project success and the competencies of project managers (r=0.834, p<0.01), as well as with extrinsic success factors (r=0.862, p<0.01). Regression analysis indicated that 76.6% of the variation in the success of the project could be explained by the combined influence of managerial competencies and extrinsic factors. Of this, extrinsic success factors contributed the most (56.8%) compared to managerial competencies (33.3%). Nonetheless, the strong positive correlation between project manager competencies and project success highlights the critical role of managerial skills in ensuring the success of construction projects in Bhutan.
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