THE IMPACT OF PROJECT COMPLEXITY ON PROJECT SUCCESS WITH THE MEDIATING ROLE OF TEAM PERFORMANCE

Abstract

Complexity in project management can lead to major problems for many projects. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify problems in project complexity so that managers can increase the likelihood of project success. this study assesses the influence of project complexity on project success using team performance as a mediator. The literature on Construction Industry is vast and hence reviewed from worldwide research work. To contribute to this wide array of research work, projects from the construction industry of Pakistan are targeted and data is collected through an adapted questionnaire. Through the data collected from 420 respondents, the results from SEM through PLS-3 revealed that Project Complexity has an impact on Project Success and Team Performance partially mediates the relationship between them. In conclusion, issues with team performance are a sign of project complexity in major construction projects in Pakistan. The complexity that occurs in various projects needs mitigation strategies to overcome project failure. There are negative consequences of project complexities that enforce project managers to increase the team performance to achieve project success. Future research can look at how leadership that is genuine, inspiring, empowering, and positive influences the relationship between project complexity and success.