Determining Critical Success Factors of Project Management Practice: A conceptual framework

Critical success factors (CSFs) are inputs to project management practice which can lead directly or indirectly to project success. It encompasses many elements, which have to be synchronized to ensure the project delivery on time. The purpose of this study is to identify the extent of the relationship between CSFs and project performance. The research findings will be expected to assist the organization in evaluating the performance of project management. Finally, the conceptual framework was developed by identifying five (5) variables for project success namely Project Management Action, Project Procedures, Human Factors, External Issues and Project Related Factors. (C) 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.