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Research Objective

To examine the relationship between benefits management and project success within the IT sector of Pakistan, analyzing the mediating roles of team cohesion and effective communication, framed by the Resource-Based View (RBV) theory.

Methodology

Quantitative methodology employing a deductive approach and cross-sectional analysis. Data was collected from full-time professionals in Pakistan's IT/software development sector using a paper-based questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Process Macro Model 4 were used for analysis, including reliability and validity tests, descriptive statistics, and mediation analysis via bootstrap analysis.

Methodology Flowchart

                        graph TD
    A["Define Research Objectives & Hypotheses"] --> B["Theoretical Framework: RBV"];
    B --> C["Quantitative Methodology"];
    C --> D["Data Collection: Pakistan IT Sector, Survey"];
    D --> E["Data Analysis: SEM, Mediation Analysis"];
    E --> F["Reliability & Validity Testing"];
    F --> G["Structural Model Testing"];
    G --> H["Mediation Analysis Bootstrap"];
    H --> I["Interpret Findings"];
    I --> J["Draw Conclusions & Implications"];                    

Discussion

The study confirms the direct positive impact of benefits management on project success, aligning with previous research. It also validates the positive influence of benefits management on both team cohesion and effective communication. While team cohesion was found to be a significant partial mediator between benefits management and project success, effective communication did not show a significant mediating effect, suggesting that while important for alignment, it may not play a substantial mediating role in this specific context. The findings underscore the importance of internal resources, as per RBV theory, particularly team cohesion, in enhancing project success.

Key Findings

- Benefits management has a significant positive impact on project success.
- Benefits management has a significant positive impact on team cohesion.
- Benefits management has a significant positive impact on effective communication.
- Team cohesion has a significant positive impact on project success.
- Effective communication has a significant positive impact on project success.
- Team cohesion partially mediates the relationship between benefits management and project success.
- Effective communication does not significantly mediate the relationship between benefits management and project success.

Conclusion

Benefits management is crucial for project success in the IT/software sector, with team cohesion playing a vital mediating role. While effective communication is important, fostering strong team cohesion is paramount for optimizing benefits management approaches and achieving project success in dynamic IT environments.

Fact Check

- The study was conducted in Pakistan's IT/software development sector. (Confirmed by text)
- A 5-point Likert scale was used for the survey. (Confirmed by text)
- Team cohesion was found to partially mediate the relationship between benefits management and project success. (Confirmed by text)

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