Project Management Practice: a Case Study of National Archive and Library Agency Project
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2024-10
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Project management knowledge domains are increasingly being applied in emerging countries,particularly in Ethiopia where a variety of project sizes and formats are being conducted. This
study aims to evaluate the National Archive and Library Agency project managementprocedures. This case study was designed in a descriptive manner. All members of the
organization's project management team are research participants, and data is gathered viaclosed-and-open-ended questionnaires, and document analysis. The sample strategy used in this
study is purposive.The researcher used previous literature style to categorize the mean value and performed aquantitative analysis by linking the results with existing literature. The analysis was alsoconducted statistically, utilizing percentage, frequency, and mean. The study's conclusionsshowed that, with the exception of project management skills with in the team, nearly every
knowledge area assessment is at a low mean value. The organization performs projectmanagement skills with in the team more effectively in light of other knowledge domains. The
evaluation of project management issues was the other goal.The organization's two biggest difficulties during the examination were a lack of using project
management software and an insufficient technical knowledge methodology. Therefore, theorganization should diversify its financing sources, evaluate beneficiaries' needs, and use a
standard Project Management (PM) approach for its initiatives in order to lessen the currentimplementation issues. In addition, it must publicly seek these modifications, create a wellorganizedcommunication plan, and increase funding for staff capacity training.
Key words: project management, project management knowledge areas, project managementpractice