THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON MODERN PROJECT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES IN NIGERIA

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page

Approval page

Dedication

Acknowledgment

Abstract

Table of content

CHAPETR ONE

1.0   INTRODUCTION 

1.1        Background of the study

1.2        Statement of problem

1.3        Objective of the study

1.4        Research questions

 

1.5       Research hypotheses

1.6        Significance of the study

1.7        Scope and limitation of the study

1.8       Operational Definition of terms

1.9       Organization of the study

CHAPETR TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 introduction

2.2 conceptual review

2.3 empirical review

CHAPETR THREE

3.0        Research methodology

3.1    sources of data collection

3.3        Population of the study

3.4        Sampling and sampling distribution

3.5        Validation of research instrument

3.6        Method of data analysis

CHAPTER FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

4.1 Introductions

4.2 Data analysis

CHAPTER FIVE

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Summary

5.3 Conclusion

5.4 Recommendation

Appendix

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abstract

Project management is believed to be justified as a means of avoiding the ills inherent in the construction sector of the economy and for which reasons most projects fail and or abandoned. This study is aimed at assessing the impact of information communication technology (ICT) on modern project management and to emphasize the importance of information communication technology in the area of project evaluation. The hypothesis of this study is that there is no significant relationship between Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Project Management. It also presents a historical development of telecommunications starting from Lanlate I Satellite Earth Station which was Nigeria’s first international satellite telecommunications gateway to the outside world. An overview of the general level of development of information technology in Nigeria is also highlighted and it also examines the extent to which it is being used in support of information delivery and communication in science, construction and technology. The importance of information technology devices to the general development of national economy and educational advancement is also discussed.

 

 

 

 

CHAPTER ONE

                                        INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

Information communication technology (ICT) has contributed immensely in the area of project evaluation and management. Information has always played a very important part in human life. However, in the mid-20th century, the role of information increased immeasurably as a result of social progress and the vigorous development of science and technology. In addition, as Trostnikov (2000) has pointed out, rapid expansion of a mass of diversified information is occurring, which has received the name “information explosion”. As a result, the need has arisen for a scientific approach to information and for elucidation of its most characteristic properties which has led to two principal changes in interpretation of the concept of information. First, it was broadened to include information exchange not only between man and man but also between machine and machine, as well as the exchange of signals in the animal and plant worlds. The pace of change brought by new technologies has had a significant effect on the way people live, work, and play worldwide. New and emerging technologies challenge the traditional process of teaching and learning, and the way education is managed. Information technology, while an important area of study in its own right, is having a major impact across all curriculum areas. Easy worldwide communication provides access to a vast array of data, challenging assimilation and assessment skills. Rapid communication, plus increased access to information Technology (IT) in the home, at work, and in educational establishments, could mean that learning becomes a truly lifelong activity- an activity in which the pace of technological change forces constant evaluation of the learning process itself. Communication can be described as the process of transmitting and receiving ideas, information, and messages. In keeping with their complex nature and multiple applications, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) may be viewed in different ways. Information Communication Technology (ICT) in construction can be broken down into different segments for its better understanding and its role in construction. The word information communication and technology can be understood from different perspectives as well as towards an ICT view, as a whole new meaning of its own. Adriaanse and Voordijk (2005) give explanation from the functionalist (positivistic, “scientific”) perspective that “ICT is a neutral provider of input for decision making”. In this point of view communication is no more than distribution of information. ICT may be adopted by specific groups of users within an organization. For example, use of computer aided drafting (CAD) by architects or estimating software used by engineers or project managers. Emmitt and Gorse (2003) identifies the reality that, communication between construction industry participants and organizations are concerned with information exchange, dealings with drawings, specifications; cost data, programmes plus other design and management information Conclusively, Information Communication Technology (ICT) can be the interaction of meaning to reach a mutual understanding between a sender and a receiver via technology. Many of the utilities are relying on information technology (IT) and various forms of computerized tools for their daily operations. This includes functions from network operations to administrative tasks. According to (Andersson 2002) can a mid-sized utility operate more than 100 interconnected information systems. For larger utilities there can be several hundreds. Given this dependency on IT, it is reasonable to assume that methods for assessing the costs and benefits of investments in IT-systems are important. Computer Integrated Construction (CIC) is an important solution for the integration of the processes through the construction supply chain. Research has emphasized some of the benefits of integration such as reducing the project costs and lifecycle period, removing the non-value added activities in the construction processes, encouraging collaboration, increasing client satisfaction (Sarshar et al., 2004) the development of human centred, adaptive systems through industry-wide information sharing is crucial (Lee et al, 2003) (Aouad & Wafai, 2002). Furthermore, it is necessary to identify development techniques and methodologies that would lead to the user-centred, adaptive software systems in close collaboration with the construction stakeholders is imperative.

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The advent of computer and the advancement in chip technology paved the way for tremendous development in information gateway. For instance, the quantity surveying profession is at the centre of management of construction resources, and cost is an indispensable construction resource. Other resources depend and converge on it. As such cost must be managed effectively. Computer has promised to be a veritable tool in all phases of human endeavor. Thus it expected that its usefulness to the construction cost manager be beyond controversy. The global economic dynamism and growing use of ICT in the major sectors is a welcome development. All over the world, the technology has been having a major impact on economic development (Idowu, 2010). Although the CIC technology has been the subject of research for many years, its uptake has been very limited. This can be attributable to the development of the technology and its effective implementation (Alshawi and Faraj, 2002). Most previous research has addressed the type and the way of achieving the integration from a technological point of view. These efforts have led to the development of several technical solutions for the integration strategies. However, little attention has been paid to the implementation issues of these technologies. Furthermore, there is currently a need to develop methods and tools, which facilitate the transformation of these sophisticated technologies into practical uses within the industry (Aouad and Wafai, 2002). It is in view of this that the study becomes pertinent to address the identified problem

1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

The study has one main objective which is broken down into general objective and specific objective; the general objective is to examine the impact of information and communication technology on modern project management activities, but the specific objectives are;

1. i) To examine the effect of ICT on effective project management activities in Nigeria
2. ii) To ascertain if there is any significant relationship between information and communication technology and construction project management in Nigeria

iii) To examine the role of ICT in the implementation of Computer Integrated Construction (CIC) in project management in Nigeria

1. iv) To proffer suggested solution to the identified problem

1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS

The following research questions were formulated by the researcher to aid the completion of the study;

1. i) Is there any effect of ICT on effective project management activities in Nigeria?
2. ii) Is there any significant relationship between information and communication technology and construction project management in Nigeria?

iii) Does ICT play any role in the implementation of Computer Integrated Construction (CIC) in project management in Nigeria?

1.5 RESEARCH HYPOTHESES

The following research hypotheses were formulated by the researcher to aid the completion of the study;

H₀: There is no significant relationship between information and communication technology and construction project management in Nigeria

H₁: There is a significant relationship between information and communication technology and construction project management in Nigeria

1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

It is believed that at the completion of the study, the findings will be of great importance to managers of modern project in Nigeria as the study seek to explore the importance of ICT to project management in Nigeria. The study will also be of importance to the federal ministry of works and housing as the study seek to explore a more digital way of project management that is devoid of the bureaucratic nature of government procedure. The study will also be of great importance to researchers who intend to embark on a study in a similar topic as the study will serve as a reference point to further study. Finally, the study will be of importance to students, teachers, academia’s, researchers and the general public as the study will add to the pool of existing literature on the subject matter and also contribute to knowledge.

1.7 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

The scope of the study covers the impact of information and communication technology on modern project management activities in Nigeria. But in the course of the study, there are some factors that limited the scope of the study;

AVAILABILITY OF RESEARCH MATERIAL: The research material available to the researcher is insufficient, thereby limiting the study

TIME: The time frame allocated to the study does not enhance wider coverage as the researcher have to combine other academic activities and examinations with the study.

FINANCE: The finance available for the research work does not allow for wider coverage as resources are very limited as the researcher has other academic bills to cover.

 1.8 OPERATIONAL DEFINITION OF TERMS

ICT

ICT refers to technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications. It is similar to Information Technology (IT), but focuses primarily on communication technologies. This includes the Internet, wireless networks, cell phones, and other communication mediums.

Project

Contemporary business and science treat as a project any undertaking, carried out individually or collaboratively and possibly involving research or design, that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim

Modern project management

Modern project management serves unique projects. These could be one-time projects, such as construction project and website builds.

Computer Integrated Construction (CIC)

Computer integrated construction (CIC) has recently evolved to maximize the integrated utilization of information systems throughout the project’s entire life cycle and across different business functions

1.9 ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY

This research work is organized in five chapters, for easy understanding, as follows

Chapter one is concern with the introduction, which consist of the (overview, of the study), statement of problem, objectives of the study, research question, significance or the study, research methodology, definition of terms and historical background of the study. Chapter two highlight the theoretical framework on which the study its based, thus the review of related literature. Chapter three deals on the research design and methodology adopted in the study. Chapter four concentrate on the data collection and analysis and presentation of finding.  Chapter five gives summary, conclusion, and recommendations made of the study.

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