SCOPE CREEP AND PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN KIAMBU COUNTY KENYA
Keywords:
Project scope creep, Project Complexity, Resource Availability, performance, construction projectsAbstract
The study aimed to investigate the relationship between Project scope creep and performance of construction projects in Kiambu county Kenya. The significance of this research lies in its focus on the critical elements of Project Complexity and Resource Availability and their impact on the performance of construction projects in Kiambu county Kenya. Identifying the effects of these Project scope creep is essential for policymakers, project managers, and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of construction projects in Kenya. Descriptive survey design was adopted for this study, targeting 1100 construction projects in Kiambu county. This design is suitable because it allowed the researcher to gather precise information about the phenomena under investigation, describing the characteristics, opinions, attitudes, preferences, and perceptions of individuals relevant to the study. The study used a large sample size calculated using the sample size formula for large populations, and data was collected through questionnaires administered to relevant stakeholders. Both descriptive and inferential data analyses were performed using SPSS version 29 and MS Excel to facilitate the analysis. The conceptual framework draws on the Complexity Theory and Resource Dependence Theory providing a robust theoretical background for the study. Overall, the proposed study promises to contribute to the existing literature on project management practices in Kenya and shed light on the critical factors influencing the Project scope creep and performance of construction projects in Kiambu county Kenya.
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