Heterogeneity and perception congruence of project outcomes

Ojiako, Udechukwu; Chipulu, Maxwell; Marshall, Alasdair; Ashleigh, Mel; Maguire, Stuart; Williams, Terry; Obokoh, Lawrence

Abstract

This study examines the impact of project manager and practitioner heterogeneity on congruent perceptions of the outcome of service operations projects. More specifically, the study focuses on congruence in the formation and subsequently revision of project outcome perceptions of service operations. Data were obtained from 1413 project management practitioners and subsequently analysed using multi-layered and combined statistical methods. The results suggest that perception congruence, that is relationships or agreements between different stakeholders, may be impacted by age and role heterogeneity of project managers and practitioners, but not gender.

Citation

Ojiako, U., Chipulu, M., Marshall, A., Ashleigh, M., Maguire, S., Williams, T., & Obokoh, L. (2015). Heterogeneity and perception congruence of project outcomes. Production planning & control, 26(11), 858-873. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2014.994684

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Nov 20, 2014
• Online Publication Date: Apr 7, 2015
• Publication Date: Aug 18, 2015
• Deposit Date: Apr 29, 2015
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 29, 2015
• Journal: Production planning & control
• Print ISSN: 0953-7287
• Electronic ISSN: 1366-5871
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 26
• Issue: 11
• Pages: 858-873
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2014.994684
• Keywords: Project management; Project outcome; Perceptions
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/373231
• Publisher URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09537287.2014.994684
• Additional Information: Peer Review Statement: The publishing and review policy for this title is described in its Aims & Scope.; Aim & Scope: http://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?show=aimsScope&journalCode=tppc20