What Matters Most

2016 ◽  
pp. 220-237
Author(s):  
Amy Marisa Lubis ◽  
Nor'Aini Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Performance Assessment ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Industry Performance ◽  
Index Value ◽  
Level Of Importance

This chapter aims to identify the level of importance of the performance attributes of architects in the project delivery process by using self-evaluation. Good performance is the only insurance that can help construction professionals, such as architects, to survive in the industry. Performance problems during the design process that are experienced by these professionals are the reasons for the drawbacks and deficiencies in construction. The present study proposes 37 performance attributes. The results revealed that understanding the client's objectives is the performance attribute with the highest relative importance index value. The present study recommends for future research on improving the performance assessment in design practice and providing behavior-based feedback to increase feedback accuracy for measuring the performance of architects in the design delivery process needed by the employers in the construction industry.

scholarly journals Barriers to Effective Stakeholder Management in the Delivery of Multifarious Infrastructure Projects (MIPs)

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gali A. Zarewa
Keyword(s):  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Infrastructure Projects ◽  
Potential Conflict ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Incorrect Information

Abstract Effective Stakeholder Management (ESM) has been identified as one of the key requirements for successful project delivery by several scholars. This study, aimed at improving the chances of achieving successful Multifarious Infrastructure Projects’ (MIPs) delivery in Nigeria, was conducted through literature review, questionnaire survey and Relative Importance Index (RII) method of data analysis. The study identified 39 barriers to ESM in the delivery of MIPs in Nigeria, evaluated their respective impacts on projects’ delivery and ranked the barriers in ascending order of their respective impact levels. Failure to understand stakeholders’ needs and expectations, uncooperative attitude of stakeholders, failure to identify key stakeholders, failure to identify potential conflict areas, project manager’s poor knowledge of stakeholder management (SM), late identification of stakeholders, issuance of incorrect information to stakeholders, lack of stakeholder engagement/involvement, conflicts between stakeholders, misunderstanding of roles by stakeholders, lack of fairness and equity for all stakeholders and lack of continuity in SM process were ranked as the ten top barriers, in descending order, with highest levels of impact against ESM in MIPs delivery. The study also provided MIPs managers with an insight on the barriers to address/focus on in order to achieve ESM in the delivery of their projects. The study concluded that there was need to pay special attention to the above barriers due to their high impact level on ESM and improve current approaches to stakeholder management in MIPs delivery in order to improve the success rate of the projects. The study recommends development and effective implementation of an appropriate strategy for handling stakeholder management in the delivery of MIPs and other projects.

Knowledge Management Influence on Safety Management Practices

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 16-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepak M.D. ◽  
Gangadhar Mahesh ◽  
Narotham Kumar Medi
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Level Of Importance

Many studies have been conducted in relation with knowledge management (KM), indicating the benefit associated with KM; among which safety management (SM) improvement is one of them. So, the aim of this article is to assess the influence of KM on SM practices in construction industry. In this regard, various factors that affect KM and SM are identified through literature review. Then, a questionnaire survey was facilitated to collect data based on the identified factors. These factors are ranked using a relative importance index (RII) to ascertain the level of importance among its group. Further, correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis are carried out to test and measure the strength of the relationship between KM and SM factors. Results indicate that there exists a definite and significant relationship between the factors of KM and SM in construction industry. Overall, the results obtained from the study will assist practitioners and professionals to develop and upgrade KM and SM practices in construction industry.

Knowledge Management Influence on Safety Management Practices

2022 ◽  
pp. 996-1020
Author(s):  
M.D. Deepak ◽  
Mahesh Gangadhar ◽  
Medi Narotham Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Level Of Importance

Many studies have been conducted in relation with knowledge management (KM), indicating the benefit associated with KM; among which safety management (SM) improvement is one of them. So, the aim of this article is to assess the influence of KM on SM practices in construction industry. In this regard, various factors that affect KM and SM are identified through literature review. Then, a questionnaire survey was facilitated to collect data based on the identified factors. These factors are ranked using a relative importance index (RII) to ascertain the level of importance among its group. Further, correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis are carried out to test and measure the strength of the relationship between KM and SM factors. Results indicate that there exists a definite and significant relationship between the factors of KM and SM in construction industry. Overall, the results obtained from the study will assist practitioners and professionals to develop and upgrade KM and SM practices in construction industry.

scholarly journals Further insights by project managers into the problems in project management

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Vincent Livesey
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
The Everyday ◽  
Everyday Problems

A Delphi study using twenty-three project practitioners over six rounds is aimed to identify significant problems in project management, arising from the nature of projects other than those readily identifiable in a literature review. The study goes on to identify project managers’ behaviours which are recognised as having successful impacts on the delivery of projects. A Relative Importance Index for the problems and behaviours resulting from the issues identified in the study is calculated. This study continues by reporting the views of practitioners involved in the management of large projects on the everyday problems they experience in managing projects, problems that are not adequately addressed in current project management texts concerning the nature of projects. Five additional problems, not generally discussed in the literature, were identified together with seven interpersonal skills and behaviours that are major contributors to increasing the likelihood of a successful project delivery.

scholarly journals A rank order of determinants of construction organisations' performance in New Zealand

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-211
Author(s):  
Hamzah E. Alqudah ◽  
◽  
Mani Poshdar ◽  
John Tookey ◽  
James O. B. Rotimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Organisational Performance ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Importance Index

There are certain factors within and outside organisations that can influence organisational performance. The presence or absence of those factors impacts organisations' ability to gain a competitive advantage over their rivals. As a risk-prone business sector, construction organisations need to identify those determinants that could ensure their superior performance. To date, global studies have identified many determinants that govern the performance of construction organisations. However, few of these are known in New Zealand, and their weightings could be useful in forming business strategies. Therefore, this paper measures the significance of identified determinants of construction organisational performance. A total of 100 professionals participated in a questionnaire survey administered using a snowball sampling technique. The Relative Importance Index approach was used to rank the determinants according to their importance to organisational performance. Five main determinants were significant and ranked highly, with more than 80% relative importance index scores. These determinants are resources and capabilities, competitive strategies, organisational characteristics, environmental factors, and customers relationship management. This finding provides a useful benchmark for future research on the significance of some determinants that could explain the performance differentials experienced in the construction domain in New Zealand

scholarly journals Application of Knowledge Management by Indigenous Contracting Firms for Construction Project Delivery

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. S Rasheed
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Organisational Performance ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Response Rate Data ◽  
And Training

This study aims to assess readiness of Nigerian Indigenous Contractors (NIC) to adopt Knowledge Management (KM).This is achieved by identify in requirements for adopting KM; evaluating NICs preparedness to meet these requirements; and examining benefits of KM to NICs. Purposive sampling technique was adopted for the survey. Fifteen factor requirements for adoption of KM was identified from literature and structured into a questionnaire which was administered to NICs. Eighty-four copies of questionnaires were retrieved from the total sample size of 129, representing 65% response rate. Data was analyzed using percentages, and Relative Importance Index (RII). The factor requirements used for the survey achieved a Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.70 showing a high relationship between them. Results revealed that management’s strategic plan to adopt KM; and training/education of personnel are factors highly prioritized by NICs, but mechanism to enhance storing & retrieval of knowledge is yet to exist in 98% of the NICs sampled. Improvement of profitability and process enhancements are considered more important by NICs amongst derivable benefits from KM. The Study concluded that NICs are not yet prepared to adopt KM but are willing to explore its benefits for improved organisational performance.

Roles of externalisation activities in the design process

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Maral Babapour Chafi
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Physical Models ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Knowledge Gaps ◽  
Design Processes ◽  
Digital Modelling

Designers engage in various activities, dealing with different materials and media to externalise and represent their form ideas. This paper presents a review of design research literature regarding externalisation activities in design process: sketching, building physical models and digital modelling. The aim has been to review research on the roles of media and representations in design processes, and highlight knowledge gaps and questions for future research.

scholarly journals Integrating Theory in Co-design: An Abductive Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-77
Author(s):  
Erin Hurley ◽  
Timo Dietrich ◽  
Sharyn Rundle-Thiele
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Social Marketing ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Abductive Inference ◽  
Design Framework ◽  
Research Recommendations

Co-design empowers people, giving them a voice in social marketing program design; however, approaches have mostly excluded expert knowledge. An abductive approach to co-design allows for inclusion of expert knowledge, providing theoretical guidance while simultaneously investigating user views and ideas extending understanding beyond known effective approaches. We use the seven-step co-design framework and outline how an abductive inference can be applied to co-design. Social cognitive theory constructs were integrated into the seven-step co-design process. The abductive approach to co-design was tested in two co-design sessions involving 40 participants. Findings demonstrate that theory can be successfully integrated into the seven-step co-design process through utilization of theory-mapped activity cards. This article provides guidance on how theory can be incorporated into ideation and insight generation. Limitations and future research recommendations are provided.

The Impact of Informative Tutoring Feedback and Self-Efficacy on Motivation and Achievement in Concept Learning

2004 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 214-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanne Narciss
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Task Engagement ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Task Completion ◽  
Multiple Response ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Outcome Feedback ◽  
Task Motivation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Motivation And Achievement

Abstract. Informative tutoring feedback (ITF) provides assisted multiple response tries by offering strategically useful information for task completion as opposed to simply offering the solution. Previous studies on ITF focused on its effects on achievement. The present studies examine the assumption that ITF affects not only achievement, but also motivational variables such as task engagement, effort, persistence, and satisfaction with performance. In two experiments, students differing in self efficacy (SE) for identifying concepts worked on concept identification tasks. In cases of incorrect hypothesis about the concept, they received either outcome feedback or ITF. Results reveal that motivation and achievement depend on both SE and type of feedback. Future research should examine in more detail how ITF affects the self-enhancing processes between on-task motivation, achievement, and self-evaluation.

Causes of Delay in Budget Hotel Construction Projects

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 49-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milind T. Phadtare
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Business Group ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Joint Effort ◽  
Indian Context ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Project Participants ◽  
Causes Of Delays ◽  
Industry Training

Delay in construction projects is a universal phenomenon. However, the topic is not adequately studied in the Indian context. This paper attempts to identify the causes of delays in construction of budget hotels in India and suggest remedies to avoid some delays. A business group constructing budget hotels across the country is approached for this study. Forty causes of delay have been identified and Relative Importance Index was calculated. The contribution of each category of causes of delay to overall delay in the projects was computed. Remedies such as, joint effort of the participants of the industry, training, coordination between project participants and project timing and scheduling are suggested and validated.

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