Time Management and Performance of Kigali Infrastructure Project Rwanda
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https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2577Abstract
This study examined how time management affects project performance, using the Kigali Infrastructure Project (KIP) in Rwanda as a case study. Specifically, it focused on the impact of task prioritization, resource allocation, and adherence to the schedule. The research was guided by the Theory of Constraints, Time-Driven Delivery-Based Costing Theory, and Resource-Based View Theory. To address these research aims, a descriptive mixed-methods design was used. The study targeted 162 KIP stakeholders, including funders, project staff, and employees. Using the Slovin formula, 115 participants were randomly selected, of whom 114 responded (99.1% response rate). Data were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression. Results showed that task prioritization (mean = 3.888; r = 0.434, p < 0.01) and resource allocation (mean = 3.961; r = 0.425, p < 0.01) had significant positive effects on KIP performance. Notably, while schedule adherence was positively correlated with performance (r = 0.358, p < 0.01), it did not have a statistically significant direct effect in the regression model (β = 0.058, p = 0.548). Overall, the model accounted for 25.9% of the variance in project performance (R² = 0.259, F = 12.790, p < 0.001). Therefore, task prioritization and resource allocation are proven drivers of KIP success, while schedule adherence supports positive outcomes. To improve infrastructure project performance in Rwanda, project managers should use structured planning tools, streamline resource deployment, and closely integrate scheduling with task and resource management for optimal results.
Keywords: Time Management, Task Prioritization, Resource Allocation, Schedule Adherence, Project Performance, Kigali Infrastructure Project
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