An investigation into construction contracts in Malawi - turnkey versus traditional contracts.
Year: 2016
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This thesis provides results obtained from the study on an investigation in the construction \ncontracts in Malawi with precision on management of turnkey and traditional contracts. \nTo fulfil the objectives of the study, the researcher carried out a literature review of the \nsame using the previously documented articles, periodicals, journals, books and \ndissertations. In addition to the same, survey questionnaires, interviews, focus groups \nand desk research were conducted to obtain localized data in Malawi. \nThe data collection techniques of using questionnaires and interviews were designed in \nsuch a manner so as to meet the research’s objectives and test its hypothesis. The goal \nof the questionnaire was to analyse the importance of implementing projects using the \nturnkey approach. The questionnaire was developed to focus on the identification of \nbenefits and drawbacks of the turnkey approach, the comparison of the turnkey approach \nagainst the traditional approach and proposal of areas where the turnkey approach can \nbe improved. Interviews and focus groups on the other hand focused on validating \ninformation gathered from the survey questionnaire. Emphasis was made on obtaining \nviews and opinions of the turnkey approach with respect to the Malawian society. With \nrespect to the sample used in this research, it was envisaged that with the ongoing \nturnkey projects being implemented in Malawi and the historical experience in traditional \ncontracts, different views and thoughts were gathered creating a remarkable outcome on \nthe results obtained from the questionnaires and focus groups. Data was collected from \nfifty one respondents which were more than the sample required and was used for \nanalysis. \nIt was noted that the majority of the sample represent by seventy nine percent (79%) \npreferred turnkey contracts to traditional contracts as being effective in the \nimplementation of mega construction projects (MCPs) in Malawi. Nonetheless, the study \nstill identified challenges and shortfalls in the turnkey contract that required amendments \nin order to achieve the required effectiveness in the construction sector of Malawi. The \nstudy therefore concluded with the provision of recommendations on the resolving the \nshortfalls of turnkey contracts so as to improve their implementation effectiveness and \nadoption in the construction sector of Malawi.
Author: Mshali, Rodney M.
Language: English
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2618333489