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A case study of pre-requirements specification traceability practices in a retail environment

Author: Williams, Jeandre Charisse Date: 2015 Purpose: An exploration into the application of pre-requirements specification traceability (pre-RST) practices in Information Systems (IS) projects within a retail setting. Research Design/methodology: A qualitative study in the interpretivist ... Read more
Challenges in the implementation of community based adaption projects in Eastern and Southern Africa

Author: Osman, Faizal Date: 2021 Community Based Adaptation (CBA) projects in Eastern and Southern Africa have difficulties in achieving long term benefits. There are challenges in the management of the implementation of these projects. This study aimed to determine the facts ... Read more
A Critical Success Factor Framework for Implementing Sustainable Innovative and Affordable Housing: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis

Author: Moghayedi, Alireza ; Awuzie, Bankole ; Omotayo, Temitope ; Le Jeune, Karen ; Massyn, Mark ; Ekpo, Christiana Okobi ; Braune, Manfred ; Byron, Paimaan Date: 23 Jul 2021 The actualization of affordable housing remains a challenge. This challenge is exacerbated by the increasing societal demand for the incorporation of sustainability principles into such housing types to improve levels of occupant health and ... Read more c b
Factors to be considered in the adoption of the matrix management organisation structure within a state-owned enterprise

Author: Brukwe, Athayanda Date: 2022 The aim of the research was to investigate the factors to be considered in the adoption of the matrix management organization structure within State-Owned Enterprises. It also investigated how the employees understand the project matrix ... Read more
Identifying and managing the factors needed to implement Benefits Realization Management frameworks in publicly funded innovation projects in South African context

Author: Netshiswinzhe, Mashudu Keith Date: 2022 Innovation projects seeks to bring fourth new technology products or services to the marketplace (community) to respond to broader socio-economic challenges. Innovation projects have elements of complexity and uncertainty which often fails ... Read more
Introduction to project planning

Author: Massyn, Mark Date: 2010 The course is designed to introduce students to the philosophy and benefits of project management within an organization, more specifically the role of planning in project management. These resources can be used for teaching project management ... Read more c b a
Investigating project management maturity in the ship repair industry of South Africa, a case study

Author: Rodgers, Adil Date: 2021 Purpose Ship repair companies that employ a greater degree of the project management process functions enjoys greater business value and business success. Such certainty within a business' structure supports its longer-term sustainability and ... Read more
Organizational learning and knowledge management: application within the Kwazulu- Natal department of public works

Author: Khumalo, Sbongumusa Zimisele Date: 2022 Organizations invest millions in planning for investments and projects and apportion very little to nothing for evaluating and learning from them. This study reviewed the current knowledge management practices, particularly project closeout ... Read more
Stakeholder management in university fundraising projects

Author: Adams, Deidre Date: 2019 The systematic, downward trend in state funding support to public higher education has resulted in many higher education institutions undertaking large-scale, coordinated fundraising projects or capital campaigns in order to increase third ... Read more
The Nature of Project Management in South African SMEs: A Look at Insurtech in the Western Cape Province of South Africa

Author: Antonio, Wilton Date: 2022 Background: Project management is essential for organisations, especially for achieving goals and creating value. However, the literature on project management is biased towards large enterprises (LEs), which differ fundamentally from small ... Read more
The role of governance in the success of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) projects

Author: Mavundla, Lungisa H Date: 2020 Project governance sets the guidelines and operational framework that dictates how decisions should be made during the project process to increase the prospects of successful project delivery. Understanding a project governance mechanism and ... Read more
The South African building procurement strategy for public sector delivery in the Civil Engineering industry: investigating alternatives

Author: Visser, Zwingli Date: 2019 Reports from members of the civil engineering industry in South Africa claim that the industry is struggling and that there is a drain of technical expertise from the country. Some role players blame the cost-based competitive building ... Read more