Title: Adopting Project Management in Public Sector Organizations in Greece
Abstract:Project management is an application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques in order to manage project resources, activities and deliverables. The widespread use of projects in organizations deman...Project management is an application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques in order to manage project resources, activities and deliverables. The widespread use of projects in organizations demands efficient management because they are critical to organizations' strategic objectives. This led the researchers and professionals of the field to devise methodologies through which projects can be managed efficiently and effectively. Public sector organizations differ significantly from the commercial ones. Most of the times, there are no earnings volume increase or profit maximization goals from the Board of Directors and no bottom-line figures upon which performance can be measured. State is the major income supplier of the vast majority of public sector organizations. At the same time, public sector organizations are under increasing stakeholder pressure to demonstrate accountability and transparency when implementing policies and adapting to changes. For the public sector to provide its services, is essential to the growth of the economy. In order to manage multiple projects, the need for project management expertise in public sector organizations has become fundamental. Public sector organizations can generate significant value from using project management to implement governmental responsibilities and therefore, they should take initiatives to invest in project management practices, in order to establish effective governance frameworks. Greek public sector has faced increased pressure during the last decade because of the economic crisis. Substantial budget cuts, minimum human resources hiring and widespread disappointment are the major drawbacks. Use of project management techniques may be one of the tools to overcome the limits and help revive the economy and bring development to the State.Read More
Publication Year: 2019
Publication Date: 2019-09-07
Language: en
Type: article
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