Effectiveness of project teams and their impact on the performance of Saudi construction projects

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Abstract

The objective of this study is to determine the nature and strength of relationship between the different elements of teamwork effectiveness and overall project success. Literature has been reviewed on constituents of effective teamwork and indicators for project success to determine the relationship. Two questionnaires were used to determine the nature and strength of the relationship between components of effective teamwork and overall project success. Data on the questionnaires were gathered from 13 different project teams of large commercial buildings in Saudi Arabia. The research showed a positive and high correlation between team effectiveness and project success. Analysis of the obtained data indicated that three factors of teamwork are strongly associated with project success. These factors are team roles and responsibilities, team goals and objectives and team leadership. The research conducted is most beneficial for project managers and team leaders in construction organizations to adjust their focus on key components of effective teamwork that lead to augment the possibilities of project success.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5148-5156
Number of pages9
JournalResearch Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Volume7
Issue number24
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014

Keywords

  • Building projects
  • Project success
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Teamwork effectiveness

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Computer Science
  • General Engineering

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