An empirical study on identification of critical success factors in project based organizations

• Published in: Global business and management research Vol. 3; no. 3-4; p. 356
• Main Authors: Mishra, Piyush, Dangayach, G.S, Mittal, M.L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Boca Raton Global Business and Management Research: An International Journal 01.07.2011; Mehran Nejati
• Subjects: Hypotheses; Industrial project management; Literature reviews; Managers; Organization theory; Organizational communication; Project management; Public sector; Questionnaires; Success factors; Surveys; Variables; India
• ISSN: 1947-5667; 1947-5667

Purpose--This study aims at evaluating the critical success factors in case of project based organizations. The paper examines critical success factors as well as the interrelationship between them so as to identify the most important parameter influencing project success. Design/methodology/approach--It is based on a survey done in organizations based on project management across the country. It included public sector units as well as private sector firms. The study is based on response received from one hundred thirty seven firms involved in project management in one or another way. Findings--The survey predicts project manager as more significant critical success factor followed by the project team. Communication in project team has been found as most critical success factor in project based enterprises. Also emotional quotient of project manager has been found as a critical success factor in this study. Keywords: Project Success, Team, Project Manager, Critical Success/Failure Factors Paper type: Research Paper