Competencies required by project managers for housing construction in Ghana: Implications for CPD agenda

作者: D.K. Ahadzie , D.G. Proverbs , P.O. Olomolaiye , N.A. Ankrah

DOI: 10.1108/09699980910970842

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摘要: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to delineate “senior managers'” perception the competencies required by project managers (PMs) in Ghana for mass house building projects (MHBPs) and discuss implication findings professional training development.Design/methodology/approach Drawing on a well‐acclaimed organizational psychology theory job performance, structured questionnaire survey was used elicit data from managing directors (MDs) homebuilders belonging Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA). were analyzed using multiple regression techniques (stepwise)Findings Of 64 operationalised, seven are perceived be important.Originality/value provide PMs an understanding competency profile their superiors (i.e. MDs) use judging performance. This should therefore help align development towards improving skills these competencies. Homebuilders can also ...

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