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INFLUENCE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS ON IMPLEMENTANTION OF CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND PROJECTS: A CASE OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CHERANGANY CONSTITUENCY, KENYA. FRIDAH LUSESI A Research Project Report Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for The Award of Master of Arts Degree in Project Planning and Management of the University of Nairobi 2018 DECLARATION This research project report is my original work and has not been submitted for any examination in this University or any other institution of higher learning. SIGNATURE ……………………………… DATE ……………………………. LUSESI FRIDAH REG NO: L50/83465/2015 This research project report has been submitted for examination with my approval as the university supervisor. SIGNATURE ……………………………… DATE ………………………… Dr. JOHN MBUGUA Lecturer, Department of Open Learning University of Nairobi. ii DEDICATION To my mum and Dad, Shem Lusesi Ingabo and Margaret Nawire Ingabo thank you for your relentless support. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I wish to thank the University of Nairobi for giving me the opportunity to undertake this course. I also wish to thank my supervisor Dr. John Mbugua for the prompt responses and his scholarly guidance and moral support throughout this work. Special thanks to my lecturers at Nyeri center and the general staff, Mr. Kagiri and Ms. Martha for your continual encouragement to finish this noble course. I could also not have managed to carry out this research without the support and words of encouragement from my mentor Githaiga Gathiira, Pastor Japhether Mwenesi my beloved husband Joseph Wambua, my sister Lilyanne Ogero and my colleagues at work. My boss who always understood my need to occasionally be away from work, Mr. Peter Njuguna, thank you so much. I am forever indebted to you all. I would also like to thank Mr. Mukhwana the principal of Sitatunga Secondary school and Mr. Akala the Trans Nzoia East head of education services and all the principals in Cherangany Constituency for the help and cooperation in carrying out this study. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION.............................................................................................................. ii DEDICATION................................................................................................................. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ........................................................................................... iv LIST OF FIGURES ...................................................................................................... viii LIST OF TABLES .......................................................................................................... ix ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................ x ABSTRACT ..................................................................................................................... xi CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 1 1.1 Background to the Study ............................................................................................. 1 1.2 Statement of the Problem ............................................................................................ 3 1.3 Purpose of the Study ................................................................................................... 4 1.4 Research Objectives .................................................................................................... 4 1.5 Research Questions ..................................................................................................... 4 1.6 Significance of the Study ............................................................................................ 4 1.7 Delimitation of the Study ............................................................................................ 5 1.8 Limitations of the Study .............................................................................................. 5 1.9 Basic Assumptions of the Study ................................................................................. 5 1.10 Definition of Significant Terms ............................................................................... 5 1.11 Organization of the Study ........................................................................................ 6 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW ............................................................... 7 2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 7 2.1 Implementation of CDF Projects................................................................................. 7 2.2 Project Cost Management Skills and CDF Project Implementation ........................... 9 2.3 Team Management Skills and CDF Project Implementation.................................... 12 v 2.4 Risk Management Skills and CDF Project Implementation ..................................... 16 2.5 Time Management Skills and CDF Project Implementation .................................... 19 2.6 Theoretical Framework ............................................................................................. 21 2.7 Conceptual Framework ............................................................................................. 23 2.8 Research Gap............................................................................................................. 24 2.9 Summary of Literature Review ................................................................................. 26 CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ............................................ 27 3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 27 3.2 Research Design ........................................................................................................ 27 3.3 Target Population ...................................................................................................... 27 3.4 Sample Size and Sampling Procedure ....................................................................... 27 3.5 Data Collection Method ............................................................................................ 28 3.5.1 Pilot Study .......................................................................................................... 28 3.5.2 Validity of Research Instruments....................................................................... 28 3.5.3 Reliability of Research Instruments ................................................................... 28 3.6 Data Collection Procedures ....................................................................................... 29 3.7 Data Analysis Technique .......................................................................................... 29 3.8 Ethical Considerations............................................................................................... 29 3.9 Operational Definition of variables .......................................................................... 30 CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION AND DISCUSSION ................................................................................................................. 33 4.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 33 4.2 Questionnaire Return Rate ............................................................................................. 33 4.3 Descriptive Statistics ...................................................................................................... 34 4.3.1 Cost Management Skills and CDF Project Implementation ................................... 34 vi 4.3.2 Team Management Skills and CDF Project Implementation ................................. 36 4.3.3 Risk Management Skills and CDF Project Implementation ................................... 39 4.3.4 Time Management Skills and CDF Project Implementation .................................. 41 4.3.5 Implementation of CDF Projects ............................................................................ 43 4.4 Linear Regression Analysis ........................................................................................... 44 4.4.1 Coefficient of Determination .................................................................................. 44 4.4.2 Model Coefficients.................................................................................................. 45 CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................... 48 5.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 48 5.2 Summary of the Findings ............................................................................................... 48 5.2.1 Cost Management Skills and CDF Project Implementation ................................... 48 5.2.2 Team Management Skills and CDF Project Implementation ................................. 48 5.2.3 Risk Management Skills and CDF Project Implementation ................................... 49 5.2.4 Time Management Skills and CDF Project Implementation .................................. 49 5.3 Conclusion ..................................................................................................................... 50 5.4 Recommendations