Idoro, Godwin Iroroakpo
(2012)
Influence Of The Monitoring And Control Strategies Of Indigenous
And Expatriate Nigerian Contractors On Project Outcome.
Journal of Construction in Developing Countries , 17 (1).
pp. 49-67.
ISSN 1823-6499
Abstract
Monitoring and control are very important management functions for ensuring that
project objectives are fully achieved. This study compares the level and effectiveness of the
efforts of indigenous and expatriate Nigerian contractors on project monitoring and control.
The aim of this study is to establish whether the project monitoring and control efforts of the
contractors contribute to an improved project outcome. The study's objectives are to
compare the frequencies at which project monitoring and control strategies are used by
Nigerian contractors and their influence on project outcome. A field survey was conducted
using a sample of 86 contractors selected by stratified random sampling. The data were
collected using structured questionnaires and analysed using the mean, t-test and Spearman
correlation test. The results of the study reveal that indigenous contractors carry out project
control strategies more frequently than expatriate contractors. Furthermore, three of the
eight monitoring and control strategies influence the project outcome, while the remaining
strategies do not; this result indicates that while some of the strategies are effective, others
are not. Contractors should thus ensure that their project monitoring and control efforts are
directed towards improving the entire outcomes of their projects.
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