THESIS PROPOSAL Master of Business Administration
THESIS PROPOSAL Master of Business Administration Advisor: Dr Shu-Cheng Lee Co-advisor: Dr Nguyễn Thanh Liêm Student: Nguyễn Văn Tâm ID: 11752329 September, 2012 Thesis proposal – Page Introduction About me I graduated from Danang University of Technology I am working at Hydropower Project Management Board –EVN Position: Manager of Material and Equipment Department I have one son only, he is year old Thesis proposal – Page Introduction Outline of this talk Thesis Title: Applying project management performance assessment (PMPA) model to analyse the effects of influential factors on project management performance in HPMB3 Introduction Literature Review Research Methods Concluding Remark References Appendix Thesis proposal – Page Introduction Research Background Overview of project: A prerequisite and impulsive element of the development of a corporate, a country Efforts to create desired products and services with limited time and resources VietNam Law : “An investment project is a set of proposals relating to spend capital on creating, expanding or improving certain facilities in order to achieve the growth in quantity or maintain, improve, enhance quality of products or services within certain time” Thesis proposal – Page Introduction Research Background Basic attributes of project: Determined purpose and result Its own growth cycle and limited life time Project product is unique, unprecedented Operation environment is colliding, unstable and risky Complicated correlations between functional management and project management Thesis proposal – Page Introduction Research Background Overview of project management: The application of knowledges, skills, tools, techniques into project performance in order to meet demand from a project The process of overall planing, coordinating time, resources and monitoring achieving project’s goals Unrepeated process, absolutely different to manage daily work at a production company or a factory Thesis proposal – Page Introduction Research Background Over view of project management (cont): The distinction between project performance (PP) and project management performance (PMP) The project management performance enhancement is a key factor guaranteeing the success of a project Performance is an intangible thing and hard identification, so that choosing exact tools for assessing project performance to enhance PMP of corporation is a challenge Thesis proposal – Page Introduction Research Background The status of project management in Vietnam To abide by the Construction Law and the Investment Law Regulations only mention to monitoring and assessing results of project performance (PP) but not mention to PMP Thesis proposal – Page Introduction Research Background Hydro Power Management Board No.3 (HPMB3) Vietnam Electricity (EVN) is a state corporation + Investors of many major electricity project + 66% of total power capacity of Vietnam electricity system with 38% power capacity from hydropower HPMB3 is a member of EVN, assigned to manage construction of hydropower projects in the central region of Vietnam The project managements in HPMB3 mention to monitoring and assessing results of PP but not mention to PMP Thesis proposal – Page Introduction Research motive PMPA model, which was proposed by Bryde et al and examined by Tahir.M.Q et al, has positive impact on PMP and used as a framework to assess PMP of a corporation The application of PMPA models to assess operational efficiency of project management have done by developed countries but not antecedent in Vietnam The study of applying PMPA model to analyse the effect of influential factors on project management performance of project management boards in Vietnam is neccessary This research is also becoming an urgent demand in HPMB3 Thesis proposal – Page 10 Research Methods Hypothesis: H1: The PM Leadership has positive effect over the PMP H2: The PM Staff has positive effect over the PMP H3: The PM Policy and Strategy have positive effect over the PMP H4: The PM Partnership and Recourses have positive effect over the PMP H5: The PM Life Cycle Process has positive effect over the PMP H6: The PM Key Performance Indicators have positive effect over the PMP Thesis proposal – Page 22 Research Methods Research Design: Survey method: Type of research: Quantitative Level of research: Confirmatory Measuring object: PMP in HPPMB3 Survey Object: HPPMB3 staffs and project partner Questionnaires: point Likert Scale is used Sample size: 150 sample Thesis proposal – Page 23 Research Methods Research Design: Survey method (cont): Questionnaires consisting of dependent variables (PMP) and independent variables (L, S, PS, PR, PLC, KPIs) Questionnaire was developed depending influential factors on PMP and there are some supplement element 150 questionnaires will be delivery to questionereds throught ways: - Sending questionnaires directly to HPPMB3 staff and project partner - Sending questionnaires to their e-mails and request to answering questions by telephone (if any) Thesis proposal – Page 24 Research Methods Research Design: Response rate of questionnaires: After data collection, I will code data in Excel 2003 and SPSS16.0 For calculating results, Multiple Regression analysis and Pearson Correlation are used If collected data is not enough 150 samples as I expect, I will check to explain suitably Incase neccesary, I will try to send questionnaires more to collect data, not design data by random by myself Thesis proposal – Page 25 Research Methods Research Design: Description of the statistical analysis method: Descriptive Statistic: Collect and calculating data following percent quantitive of point of questionnaires Factor Analysis: Collect small variables into vector (L, S, PS, PR, PLC, KPIs) Checking the reliability of each factor by using Cronbach”s Alpha: Checking small vectors Checking the correlation relationship between independent and dependent factor Figure out the Regression Equation by using Linear Regression Analysis: Checking influential level of factors Thesis proposal – Page 26 Research Methods Research Design: The Equation of Regression: The Equation of Regression can be described: Y~f(X,Y) Where: X is independent factor; Y is dependent factor The multiple Linear Regression equation testing are following: Y = α + β1(x1)+β2(x2)+β3(x3)+β4(x4)+β5(x5)+β6(x6)+ε PMP = α + β1(L)+β2(S)+β3(PS)+β4(PR)+β5(PLC)+β6(KPI)+ε Thesis proposal – Page 27 Concluding Remark Expected Results and Contributions: Effective project management plays an important role in impulse the development of the country We focus on analysing the effects of influential factors on PMP in HPMB3 The research’s result will be an important basis to propose solutions enhancing performance of the organisation Other than that, PMPA model may be used as a framework for assessing project management performance (PMP) for project management board in Vietnam Thesis proposal – Page 28 Concluding Remark Progress and Following Schedule : Time to Complete Activities Year Months 2012 Aug + Study Tour to STU/Thesis Proposal Meeting + Write a draft chapter Introduction and chapter Literature review Sep Chapter & completed Oct Chapter Research model completed Nov Chapter Research Results completed Dec Chapter Conclusion completed Jan Full thesis completed and submitted Application for thesis oral defense Feb Oral defense Mar + Thesis revision + Thesis finalization + Advisors’ review and approval of the finalized thesis 2013 Thesis proposal – Page 29 Reference list Tahir M.Q, Aamir S W, Syed T H (2009) Significance of project management performance assessment (PMPA) model International Journal of Project Management, 27, 378–388 Bryde JD (2003) Modelling project management performance Int J Quality Reliab Manage,20(2),225–9 Bryde JD(2003) Project management concepts, methods and application Int J Operat Product Manage,23(7),775–93 Munns A K, Bjeirmi.B.F (1996) The role of project management in achieving project success International Journal of Project Management Vol 14, No 2, pp 81-87 Miia M, Paăivi.L (2007).Role of single-project management in achieving portfolio management efficiency.International Journal of Project Management ,25, 56–65 Dragan M, Peerasit P (2005) Standardized project management may increase development projects success International Journal of Project Management ,23,181–192 Atkinson R (1999) Project management: cost, time and quality, two best guesses and a phenomenon, its time to accept other success criteria Int J Project Manage , 17(6), 337– 43 Thesis proposal – Page 30 Reference list (cont) Daniel J (2010).Empowering project portfolio managers: How management involvement impacts project portfolio management performance International Journal of Project Management,28,818–831 Barbara N U, Hans G.G, Monique A (2012).The three roles of a project portfolio management office: Their impact on portfolio management execution and success International Journal of Project Management ,30, 608–620 10 Angela C (1999).A practical use of key success factors to improve the effectiveness of project management International Journal of Project Management Vol 17, No 3, pp 139-145 11 Westerveld E (2003).The Project Excellence Model1: linking success criteria and critical success factors International Journal of Project Management,21 ,411–418 12 Sheu.H.C, Hong.T.L (2007) Performance evaluation model for project managers using managerial practices International Journal of Project Management 25, 543– 551 13 Veridiana.R P, Marly.M (2009) Evaluating project manager performance: a case study.Product: Management & Development Vol nº 14 Barad M, Raz T Contribution of quality management tools and practices to project management performance Int J Quality Reliab Manage 2000;17(4/5):571–83 Thesis proposal – Page 31 Appendix Questionnaires form: Questionnaire form developed depending influential factors from independent variables (L, S, PS, PR, PLC, KPIs), dependent variable PMP and there are some supplement element Questionnaires consisted of using points Likert scale: (1)= strongly disagree; (2) = disagree; (3) = neutral; (4) = agree; (5) = strongly agree] Thesis proposal – Page 32 Appendix Questionnaires form: Organization name: _ Your Name : _ Your Job: Position: Years experience in project management environment Please circle one number per the questionnaire which you agree or disagree with the following statements A Project management performance (PMP) Leadership play a very critical role in project management Planning, Managing, reward and recognition play important role in project management Better the Policy and Strategy, will be better for the project management Stronger partnership with the stakeholder, leads to good project management Clear and comprehension description of the process is important in project management Good key performance indicators usually result of better project management B PM Leadership (L) A project is a motive for all business change within an organization Project focused meetings are held in our organization Project ideas/information is freely shared by all A common project language is shared by all Project teams are usually together to work each other Project information is clearly evident in the work environment Thesis proposal 5 5 5 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 Appendix Questionnaires form (cont): C Project management Staff (S) Organization-wide training in project management Formal processes/procedures are used, helping us to better manage our projects Formal processes/procedures are used, but add little value Formal processes/procedures are not used Is there a formal process for selecting people to work in project teams? There is formal process linking training to career development My performance evaluation is built into the project management process of individual projects D Project management policy and strategy (PS) The benefits of project management are being promoted A company-wide project management system with centralized control is being set up Redefining of jobs Organization-wide project management methods Quality management system accreditation Policy of recognition for developing skill s in project related work Employee empowerment policy Change in company ownership Business process reengineering Thesis proposal – Page 34 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 Appendix Questionnaires form (cont): E PM partnership recourses Partnerships with customers exist Partnerships with suppliers exist Internal stakeholder External stakeholder Project sponsor F PM life cycle process (PLC) Conception/initiation of a project idea Project selection/prioritization Project start-up Defining of benefits, goals, objectives Control and suppervisor a project process Thesis proposal – Page 35 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Thank you! ... Full thesis completed and submitted Application for thesis oral defense Feb Oral defense Mar + Thesis revision + Thesis finalization + Advisors’ review and approval of the finalized thesis 2013 Thesis. .. success criteria 1999 ditto Thesis proposal – Page 18 Research Methods PMPA Model: Thesis proposal – Page 19 Research Methods Research Model: H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 Thesis proposal – Page 20 L: Leadership... al, which is customize shape of EFQM model for assessment of project management performance of an organisation The study of Tahir.M.Q et al about significance of PMPA Model The study’s findings