Impact of Communication on Project Success; with Mediating Role of Employee Efficiency

Authors

  • Jeffery Gul SZABIST, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Rizwan Rasheed Lecturer, The University of Lahore
  • Muhammad Usman M.Phil Research Scholar, Department of Public Administration, University of Karachi
  • Ali Majid Ph.D Research Scholar, Lincoln University College, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47067/ramss.v8i1.431

Keywords:

Communication, Project Success, Employees Efficiency, Pakistan

Abstract

 

The purpose of this study is to empirically analyze the relationships between communication, employee efficiency and project success. The extent literature has developed the direct relationship between communication to project success. However, the present study is introducing the intervening variable which is employee efficiency. Therefore, the present study is of significance, as we are proposing that antecedents which can bring lead to project success. The quantitative methodology will be adopted and the sample size will be of 300 people related to of different sectors. SPSS will be used to test the hypothesis. The relevance of the results and conclusions will be interpreted and discussed focusing the influence and role of communication on relevant behavior dimensions, such as employees efficiency leading to project success.

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Published

2025-01-04

How to Cite

Gul, J. ., Rasheed, R. ., Usman, M. ., & Majid, A. (2025). Impact of Communication on Project Success; with Mediating Role of Employee Efficiency. Review of Applied Management and Social Sciences, 8(1), 35-52. https://doi.org/10.47067/ramss.v8i1.431