Substation Automation System (SAS) as a Catalyst for Effective Project Implementation in the Energy Sector

Authors

  • Dr. Sohaib Uz Zaman Assistant Professor, Karachi University Business School, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0135-3292
  • Saim Ahmed Research Scholar, Karachi University Business School, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55737/qjss.vi-i.25311

Keywords:

Project Management, Project Manager, Problem-Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Knowledge Sharing, Project Success

Abstract

SAS enable them to meet workplace challenges and make sure that they are exploring accessibility ideas with the support of a better use of tools of monitoring. This study aims to shed light on the critical role of SAS in energy project management. It will provide actionable strategies for project managers to harness creativity and innovation, ultimately leading to more successful and sustainable project outcomes. By bridging the gap between creativity and project success, this research will contribute significantly to the discourse on innovation and leadership in the energy sector. A sample of 100 respondents has been chosen from the relevant group practising SAS at their workplace. The data has been further executed with the help of relevant approaches of PLS software where statistical operations are applied to ensure validity and reliability in the output. The output justifies that there is a positive role of SAS in increasing the project success parameter because of positive implications in the perspective of a theoretical outline and solutions for the problem-solving techniques application. The study recommends that policymakers should facilitate the project managers to meet the challenges in the energy sector by implementing SAS. The study has positive implications and is helpful for the project managers and the decision-makers in the energy sector to apply the modern tools of SAS.

Author Biography

  • Dr. Sohaib Uz Zaman, Assistant Professor, Karachi University Business School, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

    Corresponding Author: sohaibuzzaman@uok.edu.pk

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2025-03-19

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Zaman, S. U., & Ahmed, S. (2025). Substation Automation System (SAS) as a Catalyst for Effective Project Implementation in the Energy Sector. Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences , 6(1), 220-233. https://doi.org/10.55737/qjss.vi-i.25311