Unlocking Project Success through Benefits management: A Mediation Model of Team Cohesion and Effective Communication

Abstract

This research examines the relationship between benefits management
and project success within the IT sector project of Pakistan, 
employing the Resource-Based View (RBV) theory as a fundamental 
framework. It analyzes how team cohesion and effective 
communication influence this relationship, offering insights into the 
internal dynamics that lead to successful project outcomes. The study 
uses structural equation modeling to demonstrate that benefits 
management significantly enhances project success. The findings 
demonstrate that benefits management substantially improves team 
cohesion and effective communication, which subsequently exert a 
positive effect on project success. Team cohesion acts as a partial 
mediator between benefits management and project success; effective 
communication did not exhibit a significant mediating effect. The 
findings highlight the crucial role of internal resources, as outlined by 
RBV theory, and emphasize the significance of fostering team 
cohesion in Pakistani IT sector projects to enhance the effectiveness 
of benefits management. This study fills a significant gap in the 
literature by presenting empirical evidence on the interplay between 
benefits management, team cohesion, and effective communication, 
providing practical insights for project managers seeking to enhance 
project success in a competitive environment.