The effect of human resource competencies on project performance in vietnamese infrastructure projects

Abstract

This study develops a conceptual framework for determining the components of human resource competencies and project performance. The effects of human resource competencies on project performance are identified. The scope of the study is limited to infrastructure projects in Vietnam. The sample consisted of 239 project members and managers currently involved in infrastructure projects in Vietnam. In the conceptual framework of this study, the indicators of project performance are cost, time, technical performance and customer satisfaction as used in previous studies. The key components of human resource competencies are mainly based on indicators developed by Belassi and Tukel [1]. These components are project manager competencies and team member competencies. The relationships in the conceptual framework were analyzed by Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) techniques with the application of SPSS and AMOS software. The results indicated that the human resource competencies demonstrate a significantly positive influence on project performance.