Research Article

A Novel Hybrid MCDM Procedure for Achieving Aspired Earned Value Project Performance

Table 1

Evaluation factors and dimensions.

Dimensions/factorsDescriptions

EVM users ()
 Experience ()Experience in using EVMS
 Training ()Training at school and on-job training to understand how to use EVMS
 Administrative capabilities ()Administrative expertise of project managers
 Technical capabilities ()Technical expertise of project managers
 Changes in work contents ()Acceptance of power shift after implementing EVMS
EVM methodology ()
 WBS ()Using work breakdown structure (WBS) details project scopes
 CPM ()Using the Critical Path Method (CPM) as scheduling tool of projects
 IPT ()Using Integrated Project Team (IPT) facilitates understanding among project participants
 Computer system ()Using automated computer system as part of EVMS process
 Integrated project management () Using a project management system including EVMS
Implementation process ()
 Open communication ()Open communications among project team players including customers
 Sufficient resources ()Provision of sufficient resources in the EVMS process
 Top-down approach ()Top management perceives EVMS as a pragmatic way in managing project effectively
 Integrated change control system ()Using separated office to handle required changes justified by EVMS
 Continuous improvement () Providing ongoing efforts to improve application of the EVMS
Project management environment ()
 Colleague-based work environment ()A colleague-based project management environment as opposed to bureaucratic culture
 Ownership of EVM to lower level project managers ()Flexibility allowed lower level project managers
 Risk free ()Allowing project players to select their own form of EVMS use within a general framework
 Culture () A strong trust and supportive culture in which project is performed
 Regulations ()Complete regulations for implementing EVMS