This chapter discusses the challenge imposed by the dispersed innovation that shifts toward replicating the positive traits of co-location and coupling it with the unique advantages of the global initiative. Key concepts in this chapter include project risk, risk pertinent to the innovative...

Over the last few decades, a large number of research studies have been carried out on project manager’s leadership competencies. However, systematic literature reviews are still scarce in the project management literature. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to conduct a systematic...

The study aimed to identify critical success factors of HEC’s financial assistance and scholarship projects. Financial support plays a vital role in contending difficulties of higher education access. Lack of resources prevents talented youth from realizing their potentials in getting higher...

Leadership and organizational culture are linked to project performance. The culture of the organization exerts an influence on the leader and shapes the actions and competencies of the leader with the passage of time. For last few decades, project management has extensively been involved in...

Schedule delays in construction projects are often a major concern and considered as a global phenomenon in the construction industry. In regards to project delivery, lack of senior management support is one of the main issues that impact project outcomes. This empirical research study aims to...

The aim of this article is to highlight the significance of leadership skills that are vital for project managers while managing projects effectively and efficiently. An interesting observation has been noted from literature in the field of project management that research on leadership of...

Literature reveals a number of confusions within the area of project management regarding the use of terminology and differing interpretations, concerning leadership competencies and leadership styles. In project management literature, many empirical studies have examined the influence of...

During the last three decades, substantial research has been conducted with top management support as a single dimensional construct. The significance of top management support as a critical success factor is well recognized in the literature. Yet, top management support has rarely been used as...

Literature reveals importance of leadership competencies for project managers who are responsible for successful implementation of projects. Project managers possess knowledge and skills of project management but still the rate of project success has not significantly been improved. This study...

The role of top management support in achieving project success has gained much attention in research and practice. A number of studies on single dimensional top management support have been conducted. In the engineering management literature, top management support has rarely been studied as a...