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The role of project managers’ attributes in project sustainability management and project performance under China-Pakistan economic corridor

Muhammad Zaheer Hashim (School of Economics and Management, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China)
Liu Chao (School of Economics and Management, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China)
Chao Wang (School of Economics and Management, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China)

Chinese Management Studies

ISSN: 1750-614X

Article publication date: 15 December 2021

Issue publication date: 13 May 2022

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Abstract

Purpose

Steered by upper echelon theory, this study aims to scrutinize the prevalence of project manager demographic factors (age, education and experience) in project sustainability management and project performance.

Design/methodology/approach

We used a sample of 209 project managers/supervisor/team leaders who were working in the projects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Findings

The results indicate that project manager demographic factors have a significant influence on project performance (except experience) and project sustainability management. Moreover, project sustainability management partially mediates the relationship between age, education and project performance while it fully mediates the path between experience and project performance.

Practical implications

The research recommends senior, high educated and experienced managers for CPEC who promote sustainability and gain high project performance.

Originality/value

A number of studies have been carried out to assess the relationship between top managers’ attributes and environmental activities. However, so far, none of the studies has paid attention to the CPEC and projects working in Pakistan.

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Citation

Hashim, M.Z., Chao, L. and Wang, C. (2022), "The role of project managers’ attributes in project sustainability management and project performance under China-Pakistan economic corridor", Chinese Management Studies, Vol. 16 No. 3, pp. 708-731. https://doi.org/10.1108/CMS-08-2021-0333

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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