An Empirical Study on Project Management Tools and Techniques and Project Success : Moderating Role of Situational Factors

Abstract

Wide range of project management tools and techniques are offered by project management theory. Some research has been done to investigate the use of project management tools and techniques on project success however; situational factors have not been addressed in the literature of project management.Limited research has been done to empirically confirm the impact of the use of project management tools and techniques on project success with respect to the situational factors. . This research was conducted to examine the impact of project management tools and techniques on project success in context of telecommunication industry and to analyze the moderating effect of situational factors (Project type, project size, project duration) on project management tools and techniques and project success. The study was based on a survey and statistical analyses in which the relationship between thirteen project management tools and techniques and four dimensions of project success with respect to project type, project size and project size was analyzed. Evidence emerged that use of project management tools and techniques is contingent upon situational factors and situational factors as moderators can weaken the relationship between project management tools and techniques and project success. To ensure the effective use of project management tools and techniques, project managers should understand the main components of project and select the right tools for specific characteristics of any project.