Construction project monitoring and evaluation : an integrated approach /: an integrated approach. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Callistus Tengan, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Thwala.
• Authors: Tengan, Callistus; Aigbavboa, Clinton; Thwala, Wellington
• Contents: PART 1 Performance management and measurement 1 1 Project management 3 1.1 Abstract 3 1.2 Introduction 3 1.3 Project performance management 4 1.4 Monitoring and evaluation as a performance management tool 4 1.5 Emerging trends in project monitoring and evaluation 5 1.5.1 Drone and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) 6 1.5.2 Building information modelling (BIM) 6 1.5.3 Geographic information system (GIS) 7 1.6 Professional ethics in the construction industry 7 1.7 Aim of the book 8 Summary 9 References 9 2 Overview of project monitoring and evaluation research 12 2.1 Abstract 12 2.2 Introduction 12 2.2.1 Monitoring 12 2.2.1.1 Types of monitoring 13 2.3 Evaluation 14 2.3.1 Types of evaluation 17 2.3.2 Need for evaluation 18 2.4 Monitoring and evaluation 18 2.5 Approach, methods, tools and techniques of M&E 20 2.6 Monitoring and evaluation indicators 23 2.7 Types of monitoring and evaluation indicators 24 2.8 Benefits of effective monitoring and evaluation 25 2.9 Challenges to monitoring and evaluation 26 2.9.1 Organizational-level challenges 26 2.9.2 Project-based challenges 27 2.9.3 Technical-based challenges 27 Summary 29 References 29 3 Monitoring and evaluation system and framework 33 3.1 Abstract 33 3.2 Introduction 33 3.3 Logical framework 34 3.4 Results framework 36 3.5 Conceptual or narrative framework 37 3.6 Steps in developing a monitoring and evaluation framework 38 3.7 A monitoring and evaluation system 39 3.8 Types of a monitoring and evaluation system 41 3.8.1 Implementation-focused M&E system 41 3.8.2 Results-based M&E system 41 3.9 Criteria for assessing the quality of a monitoring and evaluation system 42 3.10 Steps in developing a monitoring and evaluation system 43 3.11 Components of a monitoring and evaluation system 45 3.11.1 Category one 45 3.11.2 Category two 47 3.11.3 Category three 47 3.12 A monitoring and evaluation plan 47 Summary 48 References 48 PART 2 Theories, models and concepts in monitoring and evaluation research 51 4 Theories of monitoring and evaluation 53 4.1 Abstract 53 4.2 Introduction 53 4.3 Monitoring and evaluation theory defined 54 4.4 A review of monitoring and evaluation theories 54 4.4.1 The evaluation theory 55 4.4.1.1 The evaluation theory tree 55 4.4.1.2 Method perspective 57 4.4.1.3 Value perspective 58 4.4.1.4 Use perspective 58 4.5 Theory of change 59 4.6 Program theory 60 Summary 61 References 62 5 Monitoring and evaluation models 64 5.1 Abstract 64 5.2 Introduction 64 5.3 Classification of evaluation models 64 5.3.1 Evert Vedung’s classification 64 5.3.2 Stufflebeam’s classification 65 5.3.3 Evaluation approaches for the 21st Century 65 5.3.4 Stufflebeam’s context, input, process and product (CIPP) model 65 5.3.5 Scriven’s goal-free evaluation model 66 5.3.6 Stake’s responsive evaluation model 67 5.3.7 Patton’s utilization-focused evaluation model 67 5.3.8 Guba’s ethnographic evaluation model 67 Summary 68 References 68 6 Conceptual IME model for construction project delivery 69 6.1 Abstract 69 6.2 Introduction 69 6.3 Key determinants of effective monitoring and evaluation 71 6.3.1 Stakeholder involvement 73 6.3.2 Budgetary allocation 74 6.3.3 Technical capacity and training 75 6.4 Proposed IME conceptual model 76 6.5 Theoretical underpinning of the conceptual model 77 6.6 Structural components and specification of the conceptual IME model 77 6.7 IME model justification 78 Summary 80 References 81 PART 3 Communication and leadership in monitoring and evaluation 85 7 Aspects of communication in monitoring and evaluation 87 7.1 Abstract 87 7.2 Introduction 87 7.3 Understanding monitoring and evaluation communication 88 7.3.1 Types of communication 89 7.3.1.1 Intrapersonal communication 90 7.3.1.2 Interpersonal communication 90 7.3.1.3 Mass communication 91 7.3.1.4 Group communication 91 7.3.2 Communication models 91 7.3.2.1 Shannon and Weaver’s model of communication, 1948 92 7.3.2.2 Lasswell’s model of communication, 1948 92 7.3.2.3 Osgood-Schramm’s model of communication 93 7.3.2.4 Aristotle’s model of communication 94 7.3.2.5 David Berlo’s S-M-C-R model of communication 94 7.4 Functions of communication in monitoring and evaluation 95 7.4.1 Information sharing and awareness creation 96 7.4.2 Education and training 96 7.4.3 Persuasion 97 7.5 The use of information communication technology (ICT) in construction project monitoring and evaluation 97 7.6 Benefits of monitoring and evaluation communication 98 7.7 Barriers to monitoring and evaluation communication 99 7.8 Achieving effective monitoring and evaluation communication 100 Summary 102 References 102 8 Perspectives in monitoring and evaluation leadership 106 8.1 Abstract 106 8.2 Introduction 106 8.3 Types of leadership styles 108 8.3.1 Transformational leadership style 108 8.3.2 Transactional leadership style 109 8.3.3 Autocratic/authoritative leadership style 109 8.3.4 Democratic or participatory leadership style 109 8.3.5 Laissez-faire leadership style 110 8.3.6 Bureaucratic leadership style 110 8.3.7 Charismatic leadership style 111 8.4 Leadership theories: An evolution tree approach 111 8.4.1 Personality era 111 8.4.2 Influence era 113 8.4.3 Behavior era 113 8.4.4 Situation era 114 8.4.5 Contingency era 114 8.4.6 Transactional era 115 8.4.7 Anti-leadership era 115 8.4.8 Culture era 115 8.4.9 Transformational era 116 8.5 Barriers to effective monitoring and evaluation leadership 116 8.6 Achieving effective monitoring and evaluation leadership 118 Summary 119 References 119 PART 4 Country perspective on monitoring and evaluation practices 125 9 Monitoring and evaluation in developed countries: A global view 127 9.1 Abstract 127 9.2 Introduction 127 9.3 Overview of the United Kingdom construction industry 129 9.4 Overview of the Australian construction industry 129 9.5 Philosophical basis and policy for monitoring and evaluation in the United Kingdom and Australia 130 9.6 Monitoring and evaluation in the public sector 132 9.7 Monitoring and evaluation policy challenges in developed countries 133 9.8 Findings and lessons learnt 134 Summary 134 References 134 10 Monitoring and evaluation in developing countries: An African experience 136 10.1 Abstract 136 10.2 Introduction 136 10.3 Monitoring and evaluation in Africa 136 10.4 Kenya 137 10.4.1 Construction industry outlook of Kenya 137 10.4.2 Monitoring and evaluation regulatory policy in Kenya 139 10.4.3 Construction project monitoring and evaluation in Kenya 140 10.4.4 Challenges in construction project monitoring and evaluation in Kenya 140 10.4.5 F
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 624.0684; Building -- Superintendence; Project management
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000381412; 9781000381368; 9781003137979
• Related ISBNs: 9780367685294
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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