Effect of factors of organizational structure influencing nonphysical waste in road projects of developing countries

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to rank the most significant factors of organizational structure that can reduce time and cost overruns (nonphysical waste) in road projects of the developing countries. Additionally, the effect of factors of organizational structure on nonphysical waste in road projects is also measured.Design/methodology/approachFactors of organizational structure causing time and cost overrun are extracted through a content analysis of the published literature. Moreover, a questionnaire survey is carried out involving 128 professionals to assess the effect of organizational structure factors on time and cost overrun. Finally, to obtain a more objective evaluation, relative importance index and regression analysis techniques are utilized, and the most severe factors influencing time and cost overrun are indicated.FindingsThis study found out that top management support and procurement procedures are the most significant factors influencing time and cost overruns in road projects of the developing countries.Originality/valueA small number of studies have been conducted to investigate the effect of factors of organizational structure on time and cost overrun in the construction industry. And even more, its relation with respect to road projects of the developing countries is limited. This research highlights the effect of most significant factors of organizational structure that influence the nonphysical waste in road projects of the developing countries. Therefore, this study adds to the body of knowledge by recommending that all the stakeholders of construction project should pay close attention toward these factors to control the enigma of time and cost overrun. It might also prove helpful, if implemented to its full extent, in all the road construction activities undertaken.

An Empirical Study of Top Management Engagement in Total Quality Management: A Case of Pakistan’s Construction Industry

“…Values ranging from 0.70-0.95 are acceptable for further analysis (Tavakol, & Dennick, 2011). Therefore, the data used for present study are valid and reliable for further analysis (Irfan, Malik, & Kaka Khel, 2020).…”

Project Coordinators' Perceptions according to the Organization Structure to Reduce Communication Risks in Multinational Project

“…The project management team decided to use an Internet-based project management network to deal with time differences that could occur with paper or face-to-face meetings, which caused delays in decision-making (Wikforss and Löfgren, 2007). Consequently, a systematic approach to design the organizational structure is essential (Irfan et al, 2020). Moreover, members of an organization with sufficient knowledge and trust should be trained to enhance coordination and cooperation between the countries involved in the project (Mpofu et al, 2017).…”

Highway Planning Trends: A Bibliometric Analysis

“…It has been observed that shortcomings in planning activities in the short, medium, and long term become causal factors of various unwanted phenomena such as delays [6,41], cost overruns [5], waste of material [42], security risks [43], disputes [44], and claims [45]. Various studies suggest that these phenomena have been observed in developed and developing countries' projects: Herrera et al [5] conducted a systematic review of 45 documents of the causative factors of cost overruns in road infrastructure projects.…”