TEAM MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF ROADS PROJECTS IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
Keywords:
Team Management Practices, Team Maintenance, Team Leadership, Performance, Road ProjectsAbstract
This study sought to find out the role of team management practices and performance of road projects in Mombasa County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives, to evaluate the effect of team maintenance on performance of road projects in Mombasa County, Kenya, to determine the effect of team leadership on performance of road projects in Mombasa County, Kenya. The main theories of the study were Likert’s theory of team management system, and team role theory. The research adopted a descriptive research approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. Primary data was gathered through structured questionnaires with project managers as respondents in County Road projects in Mombasa. The population of the study was 15 road projects in Mombasa County. A census was adopted where the 150 respondents were administered with questionnaires. The study found team management practices significantly influence performance of road construction project in Mombasa County. Specifically, the study found that team leadership and team maintenance to be positively related to performance of road construction projects in Mombasa County. All the null hypotheses were rejected and alternative hypotheses accepted. The study concluded that team management practices significantly influence performance of project. The study recommended enhancement of team management practices to ensure improved project performance. This should be done through composition of a diversified project team in terms of knowledge, culture, and experience. Proper recruitment strategies should also be put in place to ensure a cohesive project team is recruited. The project team should also be maintained through trainings, team building and motivation. Lastly team leadership is crucial for the success of the project. Thus, project team to ensure they have a qualified project leader who helps transforms the team and gets the best out of them. The outcomes of this study will be useful to inform policymakers, project managers, and practitioners in Mombasa County and other regions in Kenya, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding the implementation and management of team management practices in government projects.
Key Words: Team Management Practices, Team Maintenance, Team Leadership, Performance, Road Projects
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