Date of Defense
25-11-2025 9:00 AM
Location
D3-1049
Document Type
Dissertation Defense
Degree Name
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
College
College of Business and Economics
Department
Management
First Advisor
Prof: Riyad Eid
Keywords
Adapting agile project management, Agile project Management, Traditional Project management, critical success factor.
Abstract
This research examines the development of project management practices in the United Arab Emirates, as the country is known for its large-scale strategic development projects. The increasing complexity of these projects renders traditional project management approaches insufficient for addressing their dynamic challenges. The main purpose of this dissertation is to examine how Agile Project Management (AGPM ) enhances construction project success in the UAE by improving time and cost performance. The research examines the role of AGPM as a mediator that connects fundamental project success factors to overall project success. The research employed quantitative methods to analyze survey data and project information, enabling the assessment of key variables, including top management support, effective team communication, health and safety regulations, and project complexity, in relation to project success. Project success, in terms of both time and cost, showed positive relationships with top management support, effective communication, adherence to health and safety regulations, and Agile Project Management (p < 0.05). Project complexity scale failed to produce a statistically significant negative effect on project success (p > 0.05). The research confirmed that Agile Project Management functions as a mediator between top management support and effective communication, Health and safety regulations and project success, but it does not affect project complexity. The study adds value to both theoretical and practical aspects by demonstrating the importance of flexible leadership approaches in project management. The research provides actionable recommendations for UAE project planners to integrate Agile principles into their planning processes which will improve project results and enhance their ability to handle uncertainty. This research fills a literature gap through UAE-based empirical evidence which demonstrates how Agile practices boost project success in fast-changing and complex development projects.
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ENHANCING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SUCCESS IN UAE THROUGH AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
D3-1049
This research examines the development of project management practices in the United Arab Emirates, as the country is known for its large-scale strategic development projects. The increasing complexity of these projects renders traditional project management approaches insufficient for addressing their dynamic challenges. The main purpose of this dissertation is to examine how Agile Project Management (AGPM ) enhances construction project success in the UAE by improving time and cost performance. The research examines the role of AGPM as a mediator that connects fundamental project success factors to overall project success. The research employed quantitative methods to analyze survey data and project information, enabling the assessment of key variables, including top management support, effective team communication, health and safety regulations, and project complexity, in relation to project success. Project success, in terms of both time and cost, showed positive relationships with top management support, effective communication, adherence to health and safety regulations, and Agile Project Management (p < 0.05). Project complexity scale failed to produce a statistically significant negative effect on project success (p > 0.05). The research confirmed that Agile Project Management functions as a mediator between top management support and effective communication, Health and safety regulations and project success, but it does not affect project complexity. The study adds value to both theoretical and practical aspects by demonstrating the importance of flexible leadership approaches in project management. The research provides actionable recommendations for UAE project planners to integrate Agile principles into their planning processes which will improve project results and enhance their ability to handle uncertainty. This research fills a literature gap through UAE-based empirical evidence which demonstrates how Agile practices boost project success in fast-changing and complex development projects.