The relationship and effectiveness of project planning constructs for project success

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to clarify the effectiveness of project planning on project success that is achieved by reviewing the relationship at the conceptual model that created based on stakeholder theory, project success framework, and literature review in the concept of planning, project management and project success. This study used the online quantitative cross-sectional survey with 30 questions to collect the data from project managers (n=139) without limitation on industry and location. The Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Structural Equation Modelling, and multiple regression statistical analysis were used to analyse the data. Findings presented the positive statistical relationship at a 95% confidence level between 1) Time management and project management satisfaction 2) Cost management and Project management satisfaction, and 3) planning and project success. Managers can use the time and cost management constructs to satisfy their stakeholders and achieve project success. This study contributes to the current literature on project success, also add new insights on both time and cost management, as well as project management satisfaction. Moreover, business domains can use the results of this study to better understand investment requirements in planning for their organisations.