Practices and Challenges of Project Human Resource Management a Case Study of Construction Company Elmi Olindo Coca-Cola Sebeta Plant
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2023-09
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Addis Ababa University
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This study assesses the practices and challenges of project human resource management in the construction of Coca-Cola sebeta plant in Elmi Olindo Construction Company. The key human resource functions on the project are evaluated using a mixed design approach strategy that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research design methodologies. The projects employees' answers to a self-administrative questionnaire, were utilized to compile the statistical data of the project. Due to a limited sample size, the study's 52 participants included project engineers, project managers, project coordinators, foremen, and other staff members. A valid 52 questionnaire are gathered and evaluated using descriptive analysis. The results show human resource management practices such as recruitment and selection, compensation, and employee management, and turnover are found to be effective and suitable for the project. The recruitment process was fair and the competencies required for the job are clearly defined. However, training and development opportunities on the project was not effective and satisfactory. The compensation and reward practices were crucial for the project. The main challenges faced on the project were finding qualified project lack of required skilled force on the project site. This problem was magnified due to the size of the project and requiring a lot of working force. Also, there is a lack of continuous training opportunities on the site. Communication gap between project teams leading to conflicts. the researcher also recommends in initiating opportunities for suitable and ongoing training and development. To ensure that employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to do their jobs well, these training sessions are found to be necessary. The successful and safe running of an organization as well as the execution of projects depend on excellent communication between project teams and departments. The researcher further advises in developing skills outside main cities to resolve the labor shortage in the construction industry