Using the force field analysis model as a tool for evaluating the quality of project monitoring: A case study in the Planning and Follow-up Department, Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources

Abstract

This study was based on the premise that adopting the Force Field Analysis (FFA) model, a modern approach to project management, identifies driving and restraining forces as a tool for evaluating the quality of project monitoring. The research aimed to utilize this model to develop, evaluate, and assess project monitoring scientifically, adhering to the principles of scientific research. The researcher identified the research problem through a preliminary survey conducted with a selected sample of senior and middle management to highlight the evident weakness in the adoption of this model as a modern scientific method for evaluating these projects. The researcher employed a case study of the Ministry of Water Resources, utilizing interviews and a checklist. A three-point Likert scale was used to measure the checklist, employing descriptive analysis methods to assess central tendency and percentages in the interviews, which were also considered. The researcher reached several conclusions and recommendations, including that adopting driving and restraining forces within the FFA model is a valuable tool for evaluating the quality of project monitoring.