Developing a research model for project outcome evaluation

The construction procurement process is initiated by the client organisation in response to the environmental stimuli. Project performance is a complex construct that reflects the criteria and value judgements adopted by the evaluators. This paper develops a research model for the evaluation of project outcome underpinned by goal setting theory and expectancy value theories. Project outcome is perceived to be of two levels which are affected by project complexity and goal commitment. The model examines the relationship between goal commitment, project complexity and the perceived outcome based on the behaviour-performance-outcome paradigm.