scholarly journals Job Insecurity as a Predictor of Conflict in Botswana Construction Industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 86
Author(s):  
Josephine Moeti-Lysson ◽  
Evans Sokro ◽  
Jerry Courvisanos
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Temporary Work ◽  
Labour Relations ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Males And Females

The construction sector continues to play a significant role in the socio-economic development of many nations, most importantly, today’s emerging economies. Although the sector is labour intensive and employees play critical roles in various projects and their success, there has been little research on people management practices and policies. Obtaining data from 617 employees working in eight Botswana construction companies, this study investigates employees’ perceptions of job insecurity and conflict in domestic-owned and Chinese-owned companies. The results show that there is a significant positive relationship between temporary work and perception of job insecurity and as such, job insecurity is positively related to conflict; these have large and significant impacts on deviant workplace behaviour. Also, there is statistically significant difference between males and females in both types of companies on how they perceive job insecurity as the cause of conflict, which needs to be addressed in human resource management to ensure better labour relations and higher labour productivity.

People-centred management for improving construction workers' productivity in Zimbabwe

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 350-368
Author(s):  
Tirivavi Moyo ◽  
Gerrit Crafford ◽  
Fidelis Emuze
Keyword(s):  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
The People ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Concern ◽  
The Impact

PurposeWhile operational factors reduce construction workers' productivity in Zimbabwe, the impact of the people-centred management aspects has not been empirically interrogated as a remedy. This article reports on a study that sought to determine significant people-centred management aspects that lead to improved labour productivity and assesses the existence of statistically significant differences due to the demographic variables of respondents. Demographic-specific strategies that enhance construction “workers” productivity were revealed.Design/methodology/approachThe survey research design using a self-administered questionnaire was deployed to collect the primary data. The design followed a positivist paradigm to evaluate objectively how people-centred management affects construction workers' productivity. The statistical data were descriptively and inferentially analysed.FindingsPeople-centred management was determined to be significant in improving construction workers' productivity, with the most significant aspect being the building of employee confidence in related approaches. Designations and educational levels mostly indicated a statistically significant difference in several aspects that included the adoption of a functional reward culture for workers and training on people-centred principles. Training on-site management and construction workers in people-centred management and its application are crucial to improving construction workers' productivity.Research limitations/implicationsConstruction companies should drastically improve their concern for people while they sustain a high concern for production within their construction sites. Although several factors affect construction workers' productivity, this study determined that management-related factors and people-centred management were significant towards influencing low productivity in Zimbabwe.Originality/valueThe study determined people-centred management and demographic-specific interventions as being able to improve construction workers' productivity in Zimbabwe.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE MEASURES AND THEIR IMPACT ON ORGANISATIONAL COMMITMENT TOWARDS CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES IN CHENNAI

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (03) ◽  
pp. 299-305
Author(s):  
C. Ram Kumar ◽  
◽  
K. Selvavinayagam ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Health Safety ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Research Article ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Welfare Measures ◽  
Test Correlation

Employees health, safety and their welfare is one of the important measures in order to maintain the good industrial relations and also improve the commitment of the employees towards the organization. Therefore, the purpose of the present research article is to analyze the various health, safety and welfare measures provided by the employer and their impact on commitment of employees towards organization with respect to construction industry in Chennai. The study is conducted with a sample size of 160 (construction employees) and analysis is done both descriptively and inferentially.The statistical tools like Independent Sample t test, Correlation and Multiple Regression are applied for testing of hypotheses.Based on the analysis, the study revealed that out of three measures, Safety Measures have significant impact on commitment of employees towards organization and there is a significant difference in the perception of employees on thehealth, safety and welfare measures provided by the organizations in the construction industry in Chennai. The study suggests the management of construction companies should take proactive steps to improve the working conditions as well as health, safety and welfare aspects of the employees. This would not only improve the commitment of employees towards the organization but also increase the overall performance of the organization.

scholarly journals Strategies of Green Supply Chain Practices in Construction Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 3209-3212
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Green Supply Chain Management ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain ◽  
Sustainable Practices ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Construction Companies

Greening the supply chain practices is essential to all the sectors. Currently the management looking after the construction activities is also highly focusing on this. It is also coined as sustainable supply chain management. The sustainability is an important factor in construction industry rather than any other industries. The present research paper aimed at identifying and creating awareness of green supply chain management in materials and practices implied in Indian construction Industry. Many of the construction companies are not following sustainable practices in their day-to-day activities. There is a lot of scope to implement the sustainable practices, further helps in reducing the carbon emissions in the supply chain and helps to provide the recycling of the materials and thus reduces the wastage. This improves the construction industry economy and environment. The current research aimed at analyzing the strategies related to green supply chain management practices for construction Industry.

BUSINESS SURVIVAL RATE IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN RELATION TO OTHER INDUSTRIES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ifte Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Survival Rate ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
The United States ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Business Survival ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Us Economy ◽  
Hard Time ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Huge Impact

Construction industry is one of the largest industrial sector in the United States that employs close to ten million people and makes a high contribution to the growth of the country's economy. In spite of the huge impact that the industry has on the US economy, construction businesses have a hard time surviving in the market, with construction companies having the least survival rate among all the industries. Five-year survival rate of construction companies is one of the lowest compared to other industries. This study aims at providing evidence that the construction industry suffers the most as compared to the other industries in terms of business survival rate. A General Linear Model was used for statistical analysis. Results show a significant difference between the construction industry and other industries providing evidence that the construction industry businesses have the least survival rate.

scholarly journals The Case for Family-Friendly Work Practices in the Australian Construction Industry

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie Francis ◽  
Helen Lingard
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Family Responsibilities ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Family Friendly

Although significant changes at the social, demographic, technological and workforce levelshave transformed the relationship between family and work, these changes have notbeen reflected in the employment practices of many construction companies. Many of thejob and organisational factors found to be negatively associated with family functioning arepertinent to construction professionals. Staff are expected to work long hours in demandingroles and this, combined with job insecurity and frequent relocation, means that familylife and individual well-being can be compromised. A growing body of research has foundthat the implementation of family-friendly work policies and practices can lead to greaterproductivity, lower attrition rates and higher morale in the workplace. In addition providinga work environment that is supportive of workers' family roles can help to alleviate workrelatedmental health problems.This paper outlines the changing demographic trends and societal attitudes that are makingindividuals and organisations question current work cultures and structures. Optionsfor making the construction industry a more family-friendly work environment are considered.All professionals, regardless of their age, gender and family responsibilities, canbenefit from these initiatives. The paper concludes by discussing the implications of theseissues for construction companies and future research work.

Assessing lean conformance by first-grade contractors in the Jordanian construction industry

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 446-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghaleb J. Sweis ◽  
Mohammad Hiyassat ◽  
Fares F. Al-Hroub
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Lean Construction ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Lean Practices ◽  
A Company

Purpose There is little information existing about the spread of lean among Jordanian construction companies. Building on a report by Diekmann et al. (2004), this paper aims to perform a similar investigation among first-grade Jordanian construction companies to assess the extent of implementation of lean techniques. Design/methodology/approach For this purpose, a quantitative approach to measuring contractors’ conformance to lean practices was adopted. A survey of 61 contractors was conducted using both e-mails and personally delivered surveys that were completed on the spot. The results were analysed, and a practice value index, which indicates the level of implementation, was figured out for lean practices. In addition, an analysis of variance was conducted to determine whether there were differences among respondents from different construction fields. Findings The survey indicated that some procedures used by Jordanian contractors were consistent with lean construction practices. However, there was no proof that lean concepts were used on a company-wide basis. Furthermore, the survey revealed that the Jordanian construction industry lacks a “continuous improvement“ mentality, suffers from the absence of error proofing devices and provides minimal training at several levels of the organisation. Originality/value The outcomes of the study are valuable for contractors and developers of management practices, as it will encourage them to adopt lean construction holistically and identify features that are not exploited in the Jordanian construction industry.

scholarly journals The Challenges In Implementing Knowledge Management Practices In Construction Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5C) ◽  
pp. 86-90
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
Essential Resource ◽  
Practice Knowledge

Knowledge is an essential resource to the companies in construction sector due to the nature of these organizations deal with projects. The performance of a project required new aptitudes, outlooks, models and responsibility all through the organizations. Currently, the execution of knowledge management especially in the construction sector is at earliest stages arrange. Nevertheless, the awareness of knowledge management practices among construction companies is high, where most of them are alert of the advantages that knowledge management can bring to their organizations. In any case, the execution of any new procedure or activities has dependably been a difficult assignment; a portion of these difficulties may happen during the usage or at practice stage. Likewise, the implementation of knowledge management is no exception. To achieve successfully implement and practice knowledge management, the knowledge of the challenges, especially in relation to effective implementation should not be ignored by the organizations. The study was conducted in Malaysian construction industry that involves selected construction companies under grade G7 classified by CIDB, Malaysia. An aggregate of 110 surveys were gotten and analyzed. The gathered data was analyzed to identify the challenges in implementing knowledge management in construction industry. The results play a role as a guideline to effectively implement and practice knowledge management.

scholarly journals Drug Use: Impact, Rules, Regulations and Mitigation Practices in the Construction Industry in the U.S

Safety ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Anisha Deria ◽  
Yong-Cheol Lee
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Drug Testing ◽  
Fatal Accidents ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Alcohol And Drugs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Administrative Teams ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Industry Professionals

Abusing intoxicating substances such as alcohol and drugs in the construction industry poses a serious threat to the safety of workers. It is a pervasive problem that often results in fatal accidents and other relevant risks. This paper aimed to investigate the impacts of substance abuse at job sites, the perception of industry professionals about the issue, and the current practices of the industry. The objective was to compare the perception of the industry to the findings of the background study conducted in this area. To achieve this goal, the authors conducted a survey to analyze (1) the difference in perception between onsite and administrative teams regarding the issue of onsite substance abuse, (2) comparing possibilities of occurrence of diverse impacts of substance abuse as per the industry perspective, and (3) effectiveness of the available mitigation practices according to industry professionals. The results show that (1) there is a significant difference in perception regarding the existence and the seriousness of the problem of substance abuse in the construction companies between the onsite and the administrative teams, (2) though fatal accidents are the worst possible impact, loss in productivity is considered as the most common impact, and (3) drug-testing is not considered as the best mitigation practice by construction professionals. It was concluded that there is a need for education on the seriousness of drug abuse as well as extensive research for developing more efficient mitigation systems.

scholarly journals Motivation of civil engineers and architects in Turkey

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 2044-2052
Author(s):  
Atilla Damci ◽  
David Arditi ◽  
Gul Polat ◽  
Harun Turkoglu
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Civil Engineers

AbstractMotivation is one of the key factors that stimulate individuals to improve their productivity. Therefore, motivation of construction workers has been debated with considerable interest by participants in the construction industry. However, motivating only construction workers, but ignoring the motivation of construction professionals, viz., architects and civil engineers, may not be enough to successfully complete a construction project. Although motivation of construction professionals may also enhance the performance of a construction project, this topic is mostly ignored in the motivation literature. This study attempts to fill this gap by (1) identifying the motivators that are of importance to architects and civil engineers and (2) exploring the statistical difference between architects’ and civil engineers’ motivators. For this purpose, a questionnaire survey was administered to Turkish architects and civil engineers to collect data on their perceptions of the importance of different motivators. The case of Turkey is investigated because several of the larger Turkish contractors undertake construction projects outside their home country. Statistical analysis was performed on the collected data to verify whether there are statistically significant differences in the perception of some motivators by architects and civil engineers. The study demonstrates the existence of a statistically significant difference between architects’ and civil engineers’ motivators. Identifying the architects’ and civil engineers’ motivators may help construction companies in motivating their architects and civil engineers more effectively, thus developing a quality workforce.

Assessment of Electronic Procurement Practices on Project Delivery, Case Study of Selected Construction Companies in Oyo State

2018 ◽  
pp. 257-266
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Electronic Procurement ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
E Mail

This study investigated the use of e-Procurement in selected construction firms in Oyo state, Nigeria. The data were derived using a well-structured questionnaire survey involving 104 respondents. Descriptive statistical and correlation analyses were used to analyze the data. Findings show that the use of electronic procurement in the selected construction firms for carrying out procurement function is high with majority of the professionals affirming the use of the system, the four categories of e-Procurement used were e-mail, static websites, web.2.0 technologies and portals that have capabilities of supporting the execution of functions limited to intra and inter firm communication and exchange of project information and data. Consequently, between 84 percent and 76 percent of the respondents used these e-Procurement technologies for communication of information, exchange of bill of quantities, project reports, CAD drawings and project specifications. Consequently, factors with the highest positive impacts on the use of these technologies in the firms were the speed of transactions, lower transaction cost and ease of use. The study implies that the selected construction firms in Oyo state Nigeria predominantly use e-mails and websites to support the execution of pre-award phase of construction procurement. Finding also shows that there is positive relationship between e-Procurement (e-Notifying, e-Exchange, and e-Submission of bid) and Project delivery. The study suggests that to accelerate the rate of uptake of e-Procurement and maximize its benefits in the Nigerian construction industry, there is a need to improve the quality and quantity of ICT infrastructure across the country; and to embark on aggressive enlightenment campaigns, training and skill development programs in the use of e-Procurement in the construction industry in this country.

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