Title: The Effects Of Electronic Communication On The Performance Of Road Projects: A Case Of Mogadishu Super Highway Roads Project, Mogadishu, Somalia
Authors: Ahmed Hussein Hassan, Mustafe Mahamoud Abdillahi PhD, Dr Kennedy Christopher Obondi, PhD.
Volume: 9
Issue: 12
Pages: 230-242
Publication Date: 2025/12/28
Abstract:
This study empirically investigated the effects of electronic communication on the performance of the Mogadishu Super Highway Roads Project, Somalia. A descriptive explanatory research design was adopted, with data collected from 89 project staff via questionnaires and 10 senior managers via interviews. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and simple linear regression, guided by the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA). The regression analysis revealed a strong, positive, and statistically significant relationship between electronic communication and project performance (? = 0.712, p < 0.001), with electronic communication accounting for 50.2% of the variance in performance (Adjusted Rē = 0.502). This led to the rejection of the null hypothesis. Descriptive findings indicated a moderate aggregate perception of electronic communication (Mean=2.69), highlighting a significant gap between its recognized potential for efficiency and transparency and its perceived current implementation level, which was rated very low (Mean=3.67). The study concluded that electronic communication is a critical driver of project performance, but its effectiveness is mediated by the project team's behavioral intentions, shaped by their attitudes and subjective norms. The study recommends institutionalizing digital platforms, investing in capacity-building, and improving digital infrastructure to fully realize the benefits of electronic communication.