The Effect of Quality Management on Project Success: Evidence From Real Estate Projects in Addis Ababa
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2026-10
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Addis Abeba Universty
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This research study aimed to examine the effect of quality management on project success in selected real estate projects in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In particular, the current study sought to investigate the effects of quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control on project success. This research employed quantitative research method and explanatory research design. Out of a target population of 164 professionals, the study sampled 116 respondents was taken by using Yamane formula sample size determination model, purposive and stratified sampling techniques was used for collecting information from the organizations. The study utilized structured, close-ended questionnaires to collect data from project managers, site engineers, consultants, office engineers, and foremen involved in selected real estate projects. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis assisted by using SPSS version 27. The findings showed that quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control had positive and statistically significant effects on project success. From the three dimensions of quality management, quality assurance had the greatest impact on project success followed by quality planning and then quality control. Moreover, it is evident from the results that successful quality management practices will enhance project success by improving time, cost, quality, and client satisfaction. According to the findings, theoretical implication, practical implication, specific recommendations and suggestions for further study are provided
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Project Management, Quality Management, Quality Planning, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Project Success and Real Estate