The Role of Professionalism on Perfomence of Force Account Method in Public Contruction Project

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