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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 187 - Number 77
Year of Publication: 2026
Authors: Alan Janbey, Saif Al-Janaby
10.5120/ijca2026926267

Alan Janbey, Saif Al-Janaby . Assessing the Role of Social Media in Enhancing Project Management Performance. International Journal of Computer Applications. 187, 77 ( Jan 2026), 63-80. DOI=10.5120/ijca2026926267

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author = { Alan Janbey, Saif Al-Janaby },
title = { Assessing the Role of Social Media in Enhancing Project Management Performance },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { Jan 2026 },
volume = { 187 },
number = { 77 },
month = { Jan },
year = { 2026 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 63-80 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume187/number77/assessing-the-role-of-social-media-in-enhancing-project-management-performance/ },
doi = { 10.5120/ijca2026926267 },
publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
address = {New York, USA}
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%A Saif Al-Janaby
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%P 63-80
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%I Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Abstract

Through constructive research, this review elucidates how social media affects project management. Currently, many individuals use social media daily. This tendency is gradually, but inevitably, entering the business sector. It is crucial for project managers to understand social media and how they can use it to advance their initiatives. Project managers must investigate and use social media rather than dismissing it as a valuable resource in project management. The research project closes a disparity in organisational understanding of efficiently leveraging social networks in projects by examining practical examples. The use of social media is advantageous for project management. In addition, the influence of social media on project management was thoroughly investigated. A comprehensive summary of the challenges of adopting social media for project management was created.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Project Management Social media Construction Management

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