Conflict management in outsourced engineering projects in South Africa

A. B. Mdontsane, H. Nel, A. Marnewick

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate conflict management in engineering projects in South Africa. Improved management of project failure is possible if the relationship between conflict management and project success is known. Organizations turn to project management to unlock opportunities and fulfil strategic objectives. This study provides a framework to address and manage conflict in outsourced engineering projects for the benefit of organizations and engineering professionals who are involved in projects. The constructs of conflict management and project success were delineated and analyzed with structural equation modeling in SPSS. The statistical analysis confirmed that effective conflict management positively impacts project success.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2017
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages706-710
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781538609484
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2017
Event2017 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2017 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 10 Dec 201713 Dec 2017

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Volume2017-December
ISSN (Print)2157-3611
ISSN (Electronic)2157-362X

Conference

Conference2017 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2017
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period10/12/1713/12/17

Keywords

  • Conflict management
  • project management
  • project success

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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