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CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION  1.1  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY  The construction industry is an important part of the economical backbone in many countries (Ngai  et al. , 2002), often accounting for between 7-10 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (Winch, 1996, Voordijk  et al. , 2000). Furthermore, construction products and processes have a... Continue Reading

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY It is a known fact that the Nigerian construction industry continues to occupy an important position in the nation's economy even though it contributes less than the manufacturing or other service industries, (Aibinu and Jagboro, 2002). The contribution of the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Construction projects are complex and risky. According to the literature, even profitable construction companies can fail due to poor cash flow. In order to survive in this rapidly changing environment, effective cash flow management is essential. Many unforeseen factors affect a construction project’s cash flow. The objective of the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Construction projects are complex and risky. According to the literature, even profitable construction companies can fail due to poor cash flow. In order to survive in this rapidly changing environment, effective cash flow management is essential. Many unforeseen factors affect a construction project’s cash flow. The objective of the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT In the public procurement system in Nigeria has over the years been abused leading to cost inflation, delay in project delivery, poor quality of work, and project abandonment. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of the due process policy on construction projects delivery in Nigeria. Data were collected using a structured... Continue Reading

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page – – – – – – – – – – Title Page – – – – – – – – – – Certification – – – – – – – – – – Dedication – – – – – – – – – – Acknowledgement – – – – – – – – –... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Time impacts are inevitable on construction projects, primarily because of the uniqueness of each project and the limited resources of time and money that can be spent on planning, executing and delivering the project.  Time factors are inherent... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE 1.0   Introduction Strategies for the procurement of building projects have not changed significantly in the last 25 years, though time and cost overruns are still prevalent throughout the industry (Smith and Love, 2001). In a... Continue Reading

EFFECTIVENESS OF QUALITY ASSURANCE STRATEGIES IN PROJECT EXECUTION (A STUDY OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN OWERRI) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of The Study Over the years, most projects in organizations especially those of the Zerock, Rhas and New Idea Construction companies in Owerri, might have been subjected to poor performance... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  Performance of construction projects in Kenya is a matter of great concern to stakeholders, as most of the construction projects have experienced delays and cost overruns which have adversely affected their performance. Construction projects are very prone to risk which have the significant impact on their performance in terms of time,... Continue Reading

Table of Contents DECLARATION APPROVAL DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT iv TABLE OF CONTENT v LIST OF TABLES viii ABSTRACT ix CHAPTER ONE 1 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Background to the study 1 1.2 Statement of the problem 3 1.3 General Objective 4 Specific Objectives 4 1.5 Research Questions 5 1.6 Scope of the study 5 1.6.1 Content scope 5 1.6.3 Time Scope 5... Continue Reading

Abstract This refers to how an organization structures its decision making authority. Probably the best way to reface this discussion is to begin by evaluating where the authority for decision exists within the organization versus the physical location of personnel. If an executive at the corporate headquarters must approve a decision, then a firm... Continue Reading

Background of the Study: Every construction company all over the world expects not only to break even in every project undertaken, but to also make a reasonable level of profit that will satisfy the owners of the company. This is only possible if the activities involved in undertaking any particular project are optimized, viz-á-viz the factors of... Continue Reading

Background of the Study:    Every construction company all over the world expects not only to break even in every project undertaken, but to also make a reasonable level of profit that will satisfy the owners of the company. This is only possible if the activities involved in undertaking  any particular project are optimized, viz-á-viz the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The construction is one of the oldest industries in almost every nation. Its importance made it possible for undeveloped countries to rise up to becoming developed Countries. Lately, there have been an undesirable adherence to performance specification in most construction sites in most developing countries. This study seeks to reveal how... Continue Reading

The study was to find out the impact of Negotiation Strategies on procurement efficiency in World Food Programme - Uganda. The objectives of the study were to establish the role of negotiation strategies on procurement efficiency, to establish the level of knowledge and understanding officers have about negotiation strategies and the challenges... Continue Reading

  INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY It is believed that one of the prevailing problems of construction industry in Nigeria is the impact of delays in project delivery. It is very important for both public and private projects to be completed on time and within budgets. Normally, achieving the projects within predetermined time, budget and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study established the relationship between the management of the key stages in the public procurement process and identified the problems in the process which hinder effective service delivery. The study was a descriptive design and both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used to the opinions of individuals and groups.... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY It is a known fact that the Nigerian construction industry continues to occupy an important position in the nation’s economy even though it contributes less than the manufacturing or other service industries, (Aibinu and Jagboro, 2002). The contribution of the construction industry to national... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This research project examined the impact of budgeting and budgetary control in construction project delivery in Nigeria. The study tried to find out how industries make budget and uses budget to achieve the objectives of the firm. It also sought to... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The researcher was interested to investigate on e-procurement and service delivery in organisations: a case study of Uchumi Supermarket, Kabalagala Branch. The researcher set objectives which were intended to; establish the benefits of e-procurement in delivering services to customers at Uchumi supermarket, to determine the factors... Continue Reading

Abstract In pursuit of the topic competitive bidding in public procurement and service delivery management, this chapter brings fotth the introduction to the research paper as it tackles the background of the study, the statement of the problem, purpose of the study, study objectives. research questions, the scope of the study in terms of... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS Content DECLARATION APPROVAL DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv TABLE OF CONTENTS v LIST OF TABLES ix LIST OF FIGURES x LIST OF ACRONYMS xi ABSTRACT CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1 l.lBackground of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 3 1.3 Objectives ofthe Study 3 1.3.1 General Objective 3 1.3.2 Specific Objectives 3 1.4 Research... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  The study was set to establish the role of the procurement Processes on Service Delivery in Local Government: A case study of Bundibugyo district- Uganda. it was guided by three objectives which included establish the challenges encountered by local governments in the procurement process that hinder service delivery, examining factors... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The purpose of the research was to determine the impact of public procurement reforms on service delivery using KyanDLG as the case study. The objectives of the study are; to determine the influence of amendments on thresholds on service delivery in KyanDLG to evaluate the influence of introduction of force account on service delivery in... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS Declaration ...................................................................................................... i Approval ......................................................................................................... ii Dedication... Continue Reading

Table of Contents DECLARATION APPROVAL ii DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv Abstract vii CHAPTER ONE 1 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Background to the study I 1.2 Statement ofthe problem~ 5 1.4 Specific Objective 5 1.5 Research Questions 5 1.6 Scope of the study 6 1.6.lAreascope 6 1.6.2 Content scope 6 1.6.3TimeScope 6 1.8. Definition of key concepts 7... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ii APPROVAL iii DEDICATION iv ACKNOWLEGEMENT v TABLE OF CONTENTS vi LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS x LIST OF TABLES xi LIST OF FIGURES xii ABSTRACT xiii CHAPTER ONE 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.0 Introduction I 1.1 Background of the study 1 1.2 Statement ofthe Problem 3 1.3 Purpose ofthe study 4 1.4 The objectives of the study 4 1.5... Continue Reading

CHAPTER I: Introduction 1.9             Background of the Study This study intends to shed more light on the impact of public procurement act on the accountability of procurement officers in public sector in Kaduna state ministry of education and how it contribute positively towards the conservation of resources in a services... Continue Reading

CHAPTER I: Introduction 1.9             Background of the Study This study intends to shed more light on the impact of public procurement act on the accountability of procurement officers in public sector in Kaduna state ministry of education and how it contribute positively towards the conservation of resources in a services... Continue Reading