Thesis:

Assessing the effect of management practice on long term viability of revenue generating initiatives in Mogadishu city, Somalia

The major aim of this research was to assess the effect of Project management practice on long term viability of revenue-generating initiatives in Mogadishu City, Somalia with specific objectives of investigating on influence of sustainable development strategies on long term viability of revenue-generating initiatives; Investigating on the influence of operational resilience on long term viability of revenue-generating initiatives and investigating on the effect of community engagement on long term viability of revenue-generating initiatives in Mogadishu City, Somalia. The research adopted a mixed methodology with descriptive research design as a way of elaborating on occurrences that existed. The research which was done in Mogadishu targeted 18 Revenue generating projects in Mogadishu District having 5,000 employees and officials working under Mogadishu revenue generating projects. Sample size of 250 was chosen from targeted population of 5,000. from the sample size of 250 proportionate sampling and purposive sampling methods was utilized. Proportionate stratified random sampling was adopted to obtain 515 Clerical Officers, 301 Supervisors, 45 accountants and 4,104 other employees. Questionnaire. Focus group and interviews were the methods used to collect qualitative and quantitative data for the research. Questionnaire were made up of open and closed ended questions. Queries in the questionnaires were measured via a Likert scale enabling the researcher to ascertain the level of agreement among participants. The interview guide on the other hand was used to captures data from respondents and provided an in-depth information on impact of management practice on long term viability of revenue-generating initiatives to supplement the questionnaire. Interview was carried out with the officials working within revenue generating projects in Mogadishu. Researcher selected 5-10 respondents in the focus group for purpose of gathering data. To ascertain for data collection tool validity, researcher sought opinion from supervisor and as well a pilot test conducted to enhance familiarization with the process of data gathering. Test – retest was adopted to assess instrument reliability. Qualitative data that were collected via questionnaire interview and focus group were analyzed via content analysis, examined and accessed in a form that is narrative. Qualitative information were coded and edited using SPSS. Pearson correlation and the OLS techniques was used in carrying out regression analysis as part of inferential statics for purposes of examining the coexistence between the research variables. From the regression analysis Sustainable development coefficient that is not standardized stand at 0.255 and a standard error of 0.179. This shows a negative association with long term viability of revenue generating projects. Operation resilience coefficient at 0.007 and a standard error of 0.127 showing a significant positive association with long term viability of revenue generating projects while community involvement at a coefficient of 0.269 and standard error of 0.136, shows a negative association with long term viability of revenue generating project. The researcher recommended that Managers within projects ought to embrace use sustainable practices in revenue generating projects such as the use artificial intelligence and waste management through recycling, to enhance operation resilience through reduction of cost and resource optimizations and attain long term viability.