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The significant factors that influence the choice

of project scope management practices in telecommunication companies in Somaliland

 

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Adebayo Adeboye Fashina1,2,3,*, Sakariye Mahamed Abdilahi1, Abdirahim Ibrahim Hassan3,4, and Funke Folasade Fakunle5

1Project Management Program, School of Graduate Studies and Research, Gollis University, 26 June District, Hargeisa, Somaliland.
2Engineering Management Program, School of Graduate Studies and Research, Gollis University, 26 June District, Hargeisa, Somaliland.
3Electrical Engineering Department, Gollis University, 26 June District, Hargeisa, Somaliland.
4Telecommunication Engineering Department, Gollis University, 26 June District, Hargeisa, Somaliland.
5Compliance and Auditing Department, AdeFolasade Management Systems Consults, Lagos-Nigeria.

*Corresponding author: Adebayo Adeboye Fashina. adebayofashina@gmail.com

 


 

Abstract

Following the increasing advances in the application of project management in many industries, stakeholders in the telecommunication industry are now adopting project management practices in an effort to ensure that telecommunication projects are well implemented and delivered successfully. However, the success or failure of these telecommunication projects is dependent on how productive the scope management is. Within this context, this paper presents the results of a questionnaire survey that provides insightful evidence of the significant factors that influence choice of project scope management practices in the telecommunication industry in Somaliland. Before the design of the questionnaire, a comprehensive literature review was carried out to identify 14 factors that influence the choice of project scope management practices. Structured questionnaires were then administered to 75 stakeholders that include among others; top managers, project managers, and consultants from the three telecommunication giants in Somaliland. Data obtained from the survey was analyzed using SPSS Statistics Software and Microsoft Excel Packages to compute the Cronbach’s Alpha, mean values and Relative Importance Index (RII), respectively, for reliability check and ranking purposes. The results from the analysis showed that the three most significant factor that influences the choice of project scope management are: effectiveness of technology (RII = 0.668); government policies (RII = 0.664) and; the need to implement a contingency plan due to accounted risks (RII = 0.644), respectively. The implications of the results obtained from this study are also discussed before providing recommendations for future application of scope management when executing projects in the telecommunication industry.

Keywords:    Scope Management, Telecommunication Projects, Project Management, Project Scope Management Practices, Somaliland

  1. Introduction

In the past two decades, there have been significant advances in the application of project management in many industries including the telecommunication industry [1], [2]. This has helped many organizations to bring to the table the much-needed change in order to meet up with their set goals and objectives [3]–[5]. Normally, organizations initiate projects with the purpose to succeed. But the complexity of the project activities, and the challenges related to the management of projects restriction or limitation of budget, quality and time are unique and ever changing [6], [7]. Moreover, in project management, the target of stakeholders is aimed at the completion of the project and how it can effectively produce the intended outcome [8], [9]. In an effort to ensure that these projects are implemented and delivered to the stakeholders within the required timeframe, project scope management is adopted, particularly, in telecommunication industry [10]–[12]. It follows that project scope management help to proactively manage projects such that the expected outcomes are attained for the purpose upon which they are initiated [13].

Scope is the most vital component that can guide the understanding of any project [14]. Planning and distribution of resources are carried out based on the project scope. This implies that the successful outcome of a project is dependent on how the scope is been controlled and managed. A project completion is seen to be good when it is accomplished within the deadline and doesn’t incur additional work or cost [15], [16]. This is the reason why it is necessary for companies to clearly define the project requirements before the start of the projects [5]. This is vital to successfully manage such projects. Besides, the scope of a project is defined as early as in planning and estimation phases of the projects [17]. This has to be well-defined in a way that it can be used as a guide for project managers and stakeholders to know the direction to follow or not [17], [18]. On the other hand, project scope managements are the process of defining what work is needed and then ensuring only that work is done. Project scope management involves planning, creation of work breakdown structure and verification and control of project scope [19]–[21]. A clearly defined and precise project scope assists the project manager to evaluate the resources required to implement the project and make genuine commitments [22]. Basically, the project scope statement defines the borderline of the project manager’s risks. Many organizations are faced with challenges as regards the implementation of these projects to desired potentials [23], [24]. Consequently, remarkable efforts have been made in the identification of the application and management of project procedures, practices, processes and standards and methodologies [25]. This is geared towards ensuring that projects requirements and scope are properly analyzed and documented to support project delivery and success [26].

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How to cite this paper:  Fashina, A. A., Abdilahi, S. M., Hassan, A. I., Fakunle, F. F. (2020). The significant factors that influence the choice of project scope management practices in telecommunication companies in Somaliland; PM World Journal, Vol. IX, Issue VIII, August. Available online at https://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/pmwj96-Aug2020-Fashina-Abdilahi-Hassan-Fakunle-Choice-of-PSM-in-Telecom-Companies.pdf

 


 

About the Authors


Dr. Adebayo Adeboye Fashina

Hargeisa, Somaliland

 

 

 

Dr. Adebayo Adeboye Fashina is a young certified management consultant (CMC), professional researcher, educator and education management consultant with over eight years of significant international experience working on STEM education, EOMS/Project management research and teaching, science research and teaching, and capacity building at various levels of education across Africa.

Dr. Adebayo hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physics/Electronics, MSc. in Theoretical Physics and Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Physics. He currently works with Gollis University, Hargeisa as an Associate Professor of Physics and Engineering Management. Prior to his present job, he worked as a Researcher/GTA/Lecturer-B at AUST before joining Kampala International University, Uganda as a Senior Lecturer and later worked as an Associate Professor at William V. S. Tubman University, Liberia. He was nominated for the 2016 Sustainable Energy Africa Awards and shortlisted as one of the three finalists in the ”Emerging Leaders” award category at the 2016 Nigeria Energy Forum.

Dr. Adebayo has conducted training workshops, seminars and given speeches/talks/presentations at local and international conferences. He has published more than 20 articles in reputed journals and is an active reviewer of many international journals. He is a motivated, energetic and focused individual with strengths in innovative teaching approaches, interdisciplinary research, data analysis, teacher training and team management. His research interest includes sustainable living, project management, RE policy and management, education organization management system (EOMS), educational planning, photonic nanostructures of materials etc. He is a fellow of African Scientific Institute, USA and the Institute of Management Consultants, Nigeria.

Dr. Adebayo can be contacted on adebayofashina@gmail.com or afashina@gollisuniversity.org

 


Sakariye Mahamed Abdilahi

Hargeisa, Somaliland

 

 

Sakariye Mahamed Abdillahi is a member of Dr. Adebayo’s research group at Gollis University and an Assistant Lecturer in the department of telecommunication engineering at same University. Sakariye hold a B.Sc. degree in Telecommunication Engineering and Master of Arts in Project Management from Gollis University, Hargeisa, Somaliland. He is proficient in communication, training, organization, the use of social media outlets, and the use of Microsoft Office packages such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power point.

His research interests evolve around the application of project management knowledge areas to telecommunication projects, project and engineering management, application of project management knowledge areas to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) etc.

Sakariye can be contacted on zakariemoe@gmail.com

 


Abdirahim Ibrahim Hassan

Hargeisa, Somaliland

 

 

Abdirahim Ibrahim Hassan is a member of Dr. Adebayo’s research group at Gollis University and a Lecturer in the department of IT, electric and telecommunication engineering at same University. He holds a B.Sc. degree in Telecommunication Engineering and Master of Arts in Project Management from Gollis University, Hargeisa, Somaliland. Abdirahim has over 3 years of significant experience in telecommunication, website development and computer networking, and he is proficient in computer training, affiliate marketing, the use of social media outlets, and the use of Microsoft Office packages such as MS Word, MS Power point, MS Excel and MS project.

His research interests evolve around the application of project management knowledge areas to telecommunication projects, cyberspace security, computer networking etc.

Abdirahim can be contacted on engabdirahim98@gmail.com

 


Funke Folasade Fakunle

Lagos Nigeria

 

 

Funke Folasade Fakunle is a young female NEBOSH international diploma qualified professional with 10 years of significant QHSE experience in QHSE management, training and consultancy. Being passionate about Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and management system in the workplace, she has acquired certifications in Process Safety: Hazard Operability study (HAZOP), Lean six sigma (Green Belt Holder), ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor, AOFAQ Level 3 Award in Education & Training, NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health, NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, Project Management, Rigging Safety and Inspection etc.

Funke received a B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from the University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria in 2008. Over the past 10 years, she has gained significant QHSE experience in various industries.  These include construction, oil & gas, logistics and transportation, telecommunication, manufacturing, banking and security sectors. She is a register Professional/Associated Member of the International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA), International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), and Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).

As an QHSE Consultant/Trainer at present, she conducts QHSE training, consulting and auditing/evaluation exercises that help improve the QHSE Management Systems of various organizations. This allows her to adequately provide her clients with the necessary advisory services that include but not limited to HSE employee orientation training, development, planning and implementation of QHSE Management Systems, QHSE auditing, Environmental Management System, process improvement and so on.

Funke can be contacted on funkefolasade7@gmail.com