Abstract
We investigate the moderating effect of project complexity
on the relationship between leadership competences of
project managers and their success in projects. Building on existing
studies in leadership and project management, we assess the
impact of emotional (EQ), intellectual (IQ), and managerial (MQ)
leadership competences on project success in different types of
project complexities. A cross-sectional survey using the leadership
dimensions questionnaire and project results questions yielded 119
responses, which were assessed for their type and level of complexity,
measured as complexity of fact, faith, and interaction. Analysis
was done through factor analysis and moderated hierarchical regression
analysis. Results show that EQ and MQ are correlated
with project success, but are differently moderated by complexity.
The relationship between EQ and project success is moderated
by complexity of faith. The relationship between MQ and project
success is moderated by complexity of fact and faith. Complexity
of interaction has a direct effect on project success. Analysis of
variance and nonparametric tests showed the means and medians
of EQ, IQ, MQ; complexities of faith, fact, and interaction do not
significantly vary across different project types. This suggests using
these three complexity types as a common language to research
and learning across different project types.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | I E E E Transactions on Engineering Management |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Pages (from-to) | 77-90 |
| ISSN | 0018-9391 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Complexity
- Emotional intelligence
- Leadership
- Project management
- Project success