Abstract:
The research assessed the roles of professionalism on performance of force account nwttiod
in public construction projects. The aim of the study was to examine the roles ofpre!ewona'.!:.m
on performance of force account method in public construction projects
.. The specif;c ob;ev; e7, of the study were to examine the role of professional knowledge, the role of competence and
the role of integrity on performance of force account method in public construction prqc
,cts. Study adopted resource dependence theory and total quality management theory. Study was
conducted in Dodoma, using the cross-sectional research design with quantitative research
approach. The study also employed simple random and purposive sampling technique wth
sample size of 84 respondents. The data were analyzed by using Descriptive Statistics and
Inferential Statistics. The findings indicate out that, there is positive relationship te;,
,,een
professional knowledge and performance of 'force account method in public constructor)
projects at significance level of 0.05. It also showed that, there is positive relationship betv,een
competence and performance of force account method in public construction projects at level
significance level of 0.05. Last, it revealed that, integrity has weak and negative contribution
towards performance of force account method in public construction protects at significance
level of 0.05. It can therefore be concluded out that, professional knowledge and competence
are the key determinants influencing the force account method in public construction projects. The study also has a direct bearing on local government authority, underscoring the importance
of having well-qualified personnel possessing the requisite professional knov,':edge and a high
level of competence to oversee and execute operations in various projects with optirtial
performance. The approach ensures that resources were utilized efficiently, delivering value
for money and aligns with the government's objectives of promoting the use of force account
method in majority of its public construction project
