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International Journal of Project Organisation and Management

International Journal of Project Organisation and Management (IJPOM)

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International Journal of Project Organisation and Management (3 papers in press)

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  • A Social Network Analysis-Based Approach for Modelling and Analysing Dependencies among Requirements in New Software Development Projects   Order a copy of this article
    by Hamdi Bashir, Messa Alhammadi, Udechukwu Ojiako, M. Shamsuzzaman, Salah Haridy 
    Abstract: Previous studies proposed several methods to model and analyse the dependencies within software requirements (SRs) in development projects. For practical purposes, teams developing software require simple tools that assist in mapping and assessing the relationships between SRs during the initial stages of development. Considering the limitations of previous works, this study suggests adopting a social network analysis-based approach. This approach enables development teams to analyse and visualise the relationships between SRs, offering a holistic view of SR interactions and aiding in identifying the most critical SRs along with their paths of change propagation. As a result, this approach facilitates effective and efficient change management, reducing cost risks and lead-time overruns in projects. The practicality of this approach is demonstrated through its application in modelling and analysing 28 SRs in a real-world software development project.
    Keywords: Requirements; change; dependency; software project management; modelling; social network analysis.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJPOM.2025.10070869
     
  • The Performance of Project Management Offices (PMO) in Public Institutions: a Scoping Review   Order a copy of this article
    by Kwasi Agyeman-Boakye, Ivy Maame Abu, Ernest Kissi, Anita O. Adade-Boateng, Robert Mensah Agbemor Normesinu 
    Abstract: This study explores how Project Management Offices (PMOs) contribute to performance in public institutions. Using a scoping review methodology guided by the PRISMA-ScR framework, a search was conducted across EBSCOhost, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases. From 2,554 articles initially identified, 17 studies were selected and included for detailed analysis. The review reveals that PMOs in public institutions, particularly in the education and information technology sectors, are predominantly permanent and focus on internal customers. PMOs play diverse roles in directing, controlling, and supporting projects, leading to improved cost efficiency, stakeholder satisfaction, and a sustained project management culture. The findings emphasize the importance of PMOs in enhancing project management practices in the public sector and offer insights for policymakers to optimize PMO structures for better alignment with organisational goals. Future research is needed to explore the evolving roles of PMOs in different public sectors.
    Keywords: Project Management Office; PMO; Public Institutions; Project Performance.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJPOM.2025.10072160
     
  • Effects on Project Performance: a Quantitative Analysis of Team Characteristics   Order a copy of this article
    by Luca Leib 
    Abstract: This study examines how team characteristics, resource qualifications, and communication affect project performance in product development. A matrix-based approach, in conjunction with a series of experiments, was utilised to investigate the impact of team composition, communication, and resource qualifications on project performance. This investigation was conducted using data from a medium-sized automotive company in Germany. The findings indicate that an increase in resource qualifications is associated with a reduction in task completion time. Conversely, insufficient qualifications and high task volumes result in resource stacking and delays. The impact of communication factors was found to be limited, presumably due to the proximity of the teams. The study shows that having the right resources and qualified people improves project performance. It suggests a matrix-based approach to assess these relationships. It provides practical insights for optimizing project management and suggests directions for further research on team structures and communication in complex environments.
    Keywords: Project Performance; Team Composition; Resource Management; Qualification; Communication.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJPOM.2025.10073762
     

 

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