The Mediating Effect of Stakeholder Commitment in the Relationship between Stakeholder Participation and Project Sustainability

Abstract

This study examines the mediation effect of Stakeholder Commitment in the Relationship between Stakeholder Participation and Project Sustainability. A self administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 86 NGOs in Uganda. Data was analyzed using Baron and Kenny’s Approach to mediation (1986). Results revealed that Stakeholder Participation is a significant predictor of the Project Sustainability. This can be seen from the Beta value which was significant, showing a significant model (Beta = .619, p<.01). Results also revealed that the Stakeholder Participation is a significant predictor of Stakeholder Commitment and therefore the two are practically related variables (Beta = .464, p<.01). Results also show that Stakeholder Commitment is a predictor of project sustainability and therefore the two are statically significant with a Beta Value of (Beta = .569, p<.01). Overall, multiple regression model is significant with a Beta value of .457**. However, there was a significant decrease in the beta value from .619** to .457** when we introduced Stakeholder Commitment. This study provides empirical evidence from health projects to the effect that Stakeholder Commitment plays partial mediation role on the relationship between Stakeholder participation and project sustainability.

Keywords: Stakeholder participation, Stakeholder commitment, Project sustainability,