الملخص الإنجليزي
Abstract :
The year 2020 witnessed the declaration of COVID-19 as a global
pandemic, impacting countries and industries worldwide. Extensive research
has been conducted to understand its effects and mitigate similar events in the
future. However, there remains a significant gap in the literature, necessitating
further in-depth investigation, particularly regarding the consequences of
COVID-19 on the Kingdom of Bahrain's oil and gas sector, which forms the
backbone of its economy.
This study aims to assess the impact of COVID-19 on project
management dimensions, including Cost, Schedule, Quality, and Safety. To
achieve this, a questionnaire was developed using published literature,
encompassing 90 different factors across various categories. The
questionnaire was distributed to a population of 272 project managers and
members, yielding a 51% response rate.
The survey findings indicate that COVID-19 had a slight negative impact
on the cost, schedule, and quality dimensions within the reviewed oil and gas
company. Conversely, it had a slightly positive impact on the Safety
dimension. These survey results were validated by cross-checking against
actual data collected from the oil and gas company, ensuring the consistency
of the conclusions.
By examining the specific impacts of COVID-19 on project management
dimensions in the oil and gas sector, this study provides valuable insights to
enhance the sector's resilience and inform strategies for future crisis
management.
