The Effects of Organisational Culture and Lean Practices on Engineering Projects in China Related to Risk Management: The Mediating Function of Project Outcomes

Abstract

Examining how project performance mediates the relationship between lean methodology, organisational culture, and risk management knowledge in engineering projects in China is the main objective of this article. In order to tackle the growing complexity and unpredictability of engineering project settings, this study utilises quantitative data analysis in conjunction with qualitative case studies to provide a comprehensive picture of the interplay between operational tactics and risk awareness. Quantitative data was gathered by sending structured questionnaires to the quality assurance personnel, project managers, and engineers of several Chinese engineering businesses. Companies with a strong culture that values teamwork, open dialogue, and individual accountability are seeing an increase in risk awareness and a corresponding decrease in strategies. Project performance acts as a moderator between risk management knowledge, lean practices, organisational culture, and lean practices, which highlights the significance of project performance in translating organisational values and practices into successful knowledge application. Time and money saved, as well as the quality of the final product, are three metrics that could be used to assess a project's success. The qualitative data gathered from semi-structured interviews provided a more complete picture of the ways in which engineering teams apply lean principles and cultural norms to real projects, and it also served to balance the quantitative findings. Engineering businesses may improve their risk management capabilities in the long run by fostering a supportive culture and striving for operational excellence, according to this comprehensive research. The findings should guide Chinese project managers, policymakers, and business tycoons in their quest to strengthen the country's engineering sector's project management practices.