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Opis: Purpose: In the quest of exploring specific developments in contemporary management research, this study highlights the prevalence of narcissistic leadership in IT firms. We employed the upper-echelon framework to analyze the impact of narcissistic leadership on project success. This study considered the dark side of a leader’s narcissism while analyzing how narcissistic leadership affects a project’s success through knowledge sharing and collectivism. Design/methodology/approach: Structural equation modeling is employed to investigate this proposition. Using convenience sampling, approximately 370 questionnaires were dispensed out of which 272 completed questionnaires were utilized for performing the analysis of IT firms. Findings: Narcissistic leadership affects project’s success through knowledge sharing and collectivism. The results indicate that narcissistic leadership negatively predicts project success. Moreover, knowledge sharing fully mediated the relationship between narcissistic leadership and project success. Whereas, collectivism moderates the relationship between knowledge-sharing and narcissistic leadership. Originality: Our assumptions are based on the upper-echelon theory indicating that narcissistic leadership affects project success through knowledge-sharing and collectivism. This has been proved by the empirical analysis carried out in Pakistan’s IT sector.
Ključne besede: narcissistic leadership, project success, knowledge sharing, collectivism
Objavljeno v DKUM: 25.09.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 1
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Opis: Background/Purpose: The aim of this paper is to examine the use of project management practices in Slovenian micro and small firms (MSFs) and to identify project success factors (SF) and project success criteria (SC). Methods: Research was conducted on a sample of 51 micro and 41 small firms in Slovenia. Data about project SF, SC, most influential decision makers on projects, to which extent selected project management tools are used, and about employment of full-time project managers in MSFs was gathered. Descriptive statistics was used for questionnaire survey data analysis. Similarities and differences between project management practices of micro and small firms were studied. Results: Results show that ‘Clearly defined project objectives’ is the most important project SF, and ’Customer satisfaction’ is the most important project SC in MSFs. The owner/director of the firm has been identified as the most influential decision maker on projects. Results reveal that ’Clearly defined project objectives’ are identified as the most important for project success in MSFs. Conclusion: Understanding project SF and SC in MSFs and the involvement of project SF and SC in decision making can improve project management practices in MSFs. Based on the results of this study and other similar studies, it can be summarised that managers and decision makers can improve project success by focusing on a narrow area which is defined as project SF. A focus on clearly defined project objectives in the project planning phase is identified as the most important project SF in MSFs. Results also show that customer satisfaction regarding projects is the most important project SC and impacts project success in MSFs.
Ključne besede: project, success, factor, micro, small, firm, Slovenia
Objavljeno v DKUM: 13.08.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 4
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Opis: The purpose of this research paper is to develop a comprehensive assessment model to examine how different forms of airport ownership affect the design and construction of airport passenger terminals. The study emphasises the development and justification of the research framework through an extensive literature review and theoretical foundation. The significance of this research lies in the need for a thorough understanding of the relationship between airport ownership forms and the execution of passenger terminal projects. The literature review identifies gaps in existing research and underscores the necessity of a new research framework. The chosen research approach, which includes interviews and case studies, is carefully justified. The paper systematically outlines the key elements of the research framework, linking them to relevant literature and theoretical concepts. By providing a step-by-step development of the research framework, this paper lays the groundwork for future investigations in this area. The conclusion summarises the key points presented in the article and emphasises the importance of the developed research framework in guiding further research efforts.
Ključne besede: airport, ownership, passenger terminal, construction, project management
Objavljeno v DKUM: 02.07.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 2
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Opis: Background: This article delves into an in-depth analysis of the statistically significant differences in AI support levels for project management between SMEs and large enterprises. The research was conducted based on a comprehensive survey encompassing a sample of 473 SMEs and large Slovenian enterprises. Methods: To validate the observed differences, statistical analysis, specifically the Mann–Whitney U test, was employed. Results: The results confirm the presence of statistically significant differences between SMEs and large enterprises across multiple dimensions of AI support in project management. Large enterprises exhibit on average a higher level of AI adoption across all five AI utilization dimensions. Specifically, large enterprises scored significantly higher (p < 0.05) in AI adopting strategies and in adopting AI technologies for project tasks and team creation. This study’s findings also underscored the significant differences (p < 0.05) between SMEs and large enterprises in their adoption and utilization of AI technologies for project management purposes. While large enterprises scored above 4 for several dimensions, with the highest average score assessed (mean value 4.46 on 1 to 5 scale) for the usage of predictive Analytics Tools to improve the work on the project, SMEs’ average levels, on the other hand, were all below 4. SMEs in particular may lag in incorporating AI into various project activities due to several factors such as resource constraints, limited access to AI expertise, or risk aversion. Conclusions: The results underscore the need for targeted strategies to enhance AI adoption in SMEs and leverage its benefits for successful project implementation and strengthen the company’s competitiveness.
Ključne besede: enterprises, project management, leadership, artificial intelligence
Objavljeno v DKUM: 04.04.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 7
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Opis: This study aims to explore the relation between conflict in the project team and user resistance to change in software projects. Following a cross-sectional research design, a survey was conducted among 1,000 largest companies in Slovenia (N = 114). The results of PLSSEM analysis indicate that task and process conflicts in the project team are associated with user resistance. This study is among the first to associate conflict within the project team and user resistance in the implementing organization. It is also one of the first studies to investigate the relations between different types of conflict and user resistance. Project managers may invest resources into adequately managing conflicts within the project team related to tasks in which the project team interacts with users of developed software to lower user resistance. Project with poorly defined roles (e.g., agile and information security projects) may be more prone to user resistance than projects with clearly defined roles.
Ključne besede: project management, software project, relationship conflict, task conflict, process conflict, resistance to change
Objavljeno v DKUM: 11.12.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 8
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