3. METHOD AND GENERAL ANALYSIS
In designing this work, we have designed the research based on published data and use selective review to make
our case and provide evidence relating to the research focus and context. The research is organised by themes as against
chronological patterns, and each theme is illustrated with illustrative (not comprehensive) citations. We recognised the
limitation of the chosen method but it is argued that given the research question and context using published data represent
the best available methods of investigating the research question. The purpose of project management must be clarified to
understand some of the challenges facing project management practice in the 21st century.
According to Lock (2007) the purpose of project management is to foresee or predict as many of the dangers and
problems as possible and to plan, organise and control activities so that projects are completed successfully in spite of all the
risks. In the context of this work, it might be that using or employing a project management approach could guarantee and
provide the assurance that organisations can benefits. It is also difficulty to conclude whether project would always be