Project managmnet approaches in multi-cultural infrastructure projects: a case study of the Sotra Link

Abstract

Purpose - The primary objective of this research was to examine the "Project Management Approaches in Multi-Cultural Infrastructure Projects: A Case Study of the Sotra Link".

Methodology/Approach - The research was conducted using a questionnaire that was issued to personnel of different positions, including both management and junior staff, working in the Sotra Link Project. The study adopted a case study inquiry technique, specifically focusing on the Sotra Link Project. The research involved conducting interviews with the project managers of the infrastructure projects under research.

Results - The research findings suggest that project success relies on several critical success factors, such as thorough planning, well-defined objectives, and skilled project teams. Collaborating in multicultural teams is often regarded as advantageous, despite the presence of hurdles and sometimes cultural misinterpretations. The Norwegian market has unique problems relating to construction. Efficient cooperation and resolution of conflicts are essential, as cultural disparities can both facilitate and complicate teamwork. The ability of individuals and organizations to cope and flourish in a multicultural setting is clearly apparent. In general, the collaboration of individuals from different cultures has a favorable influence on the advancement of a project, and the knowledge gained from this experience will be advantageous for future initiatives.

Research Delimitation The study's only emphasis was the Norwegian Sotra Link project. The findings of this research only apply to industrialized countries. Moreover, because The Sotra Link is a specific example of a multicultural infrastructure project, probably, the findings won't hold for other projects, regardless of size.

Theoretical and Practical Implications The study yielded important insights into successful project management strategies for multicultural building projects in Norway, with implications for theory and practice. Experts will be able to gain an understanding of the critical success elements that propel mega-construction projects in developing countries to fulfillment. Additionally, employing effective project management techniques, the thesis will let students compare and contrast previous multicultural initiatives in developed countries. Furthermore, creating new sets of Critical Success Factors has improved the theoretical aspects of the research.