ESP-3447

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Alomair, A., & E. Sobaih, A. E. (2025). Influences of effective communication and stakeholders’ preferences on successful project delivery: Evidence from the Saudi Arabian construction sector. Environment and Social Psychology, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v10i2.3447

Influences of effective communication and stakeholders’ preferences on successful project delivery: Evidence from the Saudi Arabian construction sector

Ammar Alomair

Management Department, College of Business Administration, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, 31982, Saudi Arabia

Abu Elnasr E. Sobaih

Management Department, College of Business Administration, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, 31982, Saudi Arabia


DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v10i2.3447


Abstract

The current study builds on Social Exchange Theory to examines the impact of communication and consideration of stakeholders’ preferences on achieving project scope in the Saudi Arabian construction sector. The research adopted a descriptive approach to investigate the relationship between effective communication practices, stakeholder engagement and achievement of project scope. A pre-tested questionnaire was successfully collected from 256 senior engineers in the private construction sector in Saudi Arabia. The findings showed that effective communication between stakeholders positively and significantly influences project delivery. Furthermore, changing project’s scope based on stakeholders’ involvement and preferences is also a key predictor of successful project delivery. The results confirm that social exchange should consider technical economic analysis as it is critical for managing communication and stakeholders’ preferences to achieve project scope. The study offers valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers regarding effective communication management. The results confirmed the value of thorough assessment of the communication climate, identification of barriers, and managing communication channels, as well as managing stakeholders’ preferences for successful project delivery.

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