Article: Examining the role of community interest in improving responsible project management practices in construction projects: a developing country's perspective Journal: International Journal of Project Organisation and Management (IJPOM) 2024 Vol.16 No.6 pp.1 - 37 Abstract: This study draws on CSR and stakeholder theories to explore how community interest (CI) influence responsible project management practices (RPMP) in construction projects in Nigeria. The study further sought to identify the responsible actions required of the project managers to demonstrate ethical practices and ensure hitch-free relationships with the community. To achieve this, ten semi-structured interviews were conducted, and the results showed that CI like employment, recognition, and accountability encourage RPMP in the construction industry. We discovered that CI enhances RPMP by creating collaboration, abating acrimony, reducing costs, and saving time, thereby, enhancing sustainability practices. Actions like sensitisation, communication, engagement, and interactions enhance ethical practices and ameliorated protests and animosity among the project stakeholders. This research contributes to the theory of RPMP, by demonstrating the role of CI in influencing RPMP. Project managers are advised to integrate CI into projects to improve relationships, prevent agitations, and gain supportive stakeholders. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Examining the role of community interest in improving responsible project management practices in construction projects: a developing country's perspective

Authors: Nnamdu Etukakpan; Martin B. Osei; Idorenyin Etokakpan; Emmanuella Ejime

Addresses: Bournemouth University Business School, Bournemouth University, UK ' Department of People and Organisations, Bournemouth University Business School, Bournemouth University, Dorset House, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB, UK ' Christ Church Business School, Canterbury Christ Church University, N Holmes Rd, Canterbury CT1 1QU, UK ' Faculty of Media, and Communications, Bournemouth University, Weymouth House, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB, UK

Abstract: This study draws on CSR and stakeholder theories to explore how community interest (CI) influence responsible project management practices (RPMP) in construction projects in Nigeria. The study further sought to identify the responsible actions required of the project managers to demonstrate ethical practices and ensure hitch-free relationships with the community. To achieve this, ten semi-structured interviews were conducted, and the results showed that CI like employment, recognition, and accountability encourage RPMP in the construction industry. We discovered that CI enhances RPMP by creating collaboration, abating acrimony, reducing costs, and saving time, thereby, enhancing sustainability practices. Actions like sensitisation, communication, engagement, and interactions enhance ethical practices and ameliorated protests and animosity among the project stakeholders. This research contributes to the theory of RPMP, by demonstrating the role of CI in influencing RPMP. Project managers are advised to integrate CI into projects to improve relationships, prevent agitations, and gain supportive stakeholders.

Keywords: sustainable development goals; SDGs; community interests; responsible practice; responsible project management; construction industry.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPOM.2024.142659

International Journal of Project Organisation and Management, 2024 Vol.16 No.6, pp.1 - 37

Received: 03 Jan 2024
Accepted: 04 Jun 2024
Published online: 14 Nov 2024 *

Title: Examining the role of community interest in improving responsible project management practices in construction projects: a developing country's perspective

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