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Amponsah, C T (2010) Public-private partnerships: Critical success factors for procurements of capital projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.
Artis, D A Z (2015) Women as leaders in construction in a Northwestern US city: A multiple-case study of the effectiveness of motivation practices and success strategies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.
Becker, T H (2016) The effect of leader communication style on the safety climate in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.
Casey, C E (2013) Defining success in family firms using configurational fit: A quantitative study of family-owned construction firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.
Dispoto, W A (2009) Selection and prioritization of leadership attributes: Creating a leadership model for the domestic construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.
Elmarsafi, G M (2008) Interorganizational collaboration: Transformation strategies to reduce construction disputes in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.
Forsythe, A E (2008) The lack of a clearly defined retention strategy and the impact of the retention of civil engineers, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.
Ginevan, S R (2022) The difference of how gender perceives project complexity: A cross sectional study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.
Iromuanya, C (2013) A qualitative study on construction project success factors in dynamic project environments: A Delphi approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.
Lambert, E L (2015) Complex factors related to capital construction project success: A case study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.
Mogaji, L (2019) Examining the impact of earned value management on construction project outcomes in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.
Moylan, W A (2005) Building ethics in construction partnerships: An analysis of values-based leadership, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.
Robles, J (2023) Fast-track projects with cost and schedule overruns: A supply chain management perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.
Ryor, M M (2013) Utilization of risk management practices by construction project managers in the United States, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: education; population; standards; decision making; risk management; United States; risk analysis; construction project; professional; project manager; stakeholder
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/1424273936
- Abstract:
Risks are inevitable part of any construction project and, while there is a plethora of risk analysis tools, construction projects managers have a poor record of dealing with the construction risks and uncertainties. As a result the stakeholders have been suffering the distressing results such as schedule delays, budget increases, and delivering projects below the specified quality standards. The purpose of this study was to survey what types of risk management practices have been implemented by construction project managers in the United States and based on the findings explore characteristics that contribute to the increased utilization of construction risk management techniques. The population selected for the study consisted of construction industry professionals who participate in construction project in a decision making role and who reside in the United States. An exploratory survey design has been selected for this study that included collecting quantitative data, analysis of the data, and providing explanation of the results. The exploratory survey design allowed the discovery of relationships among a large number of variables within the study and the direction of the observed relationship. Despite the existence of numerous risk management analytical tools, the study revealed that due to the either absence of knowledge or deficient information as well as skepticism on the appropriateness of the available models, construction project managers do not seek help in developing effective risk mitigation plans. The study showed that the project managers' education level was positively correlated to the utilization of the risk management techniques whereas the years of the professional experience were not significantly correlated. Abstract Risks are inevitable part of any construction project and, while there is a plethora of risk analysis tools, construction projects managers have a poor record of dealing with the construction risks and uncertainties. As a result the stakeholders have been suffering the distressing results such as schedule delays, budget increases, and delivering projects below the specified quality standards. The purpose of this study was to survey what types of risk management practices have been implemented by construction project managers in the United States and based on the findings explore characteristics that contribute to the increased utilization of construction risk management techniques. The population selected for the study consisted of construction industry professionals who participate in construction project in a decision making role and who reside in the United States. An exploratory survey design has been selected for this study that included collecting quantitative data, analysis of the data, and providing explanation of the results. The exploratory survey design allowed the discovery of relationships among a large number of variables within the study and the direction of the observed relationship. Despite the existence of numerous risk management analytical tools, the study revealed that due to the either absence of knowledge or deficient information as well as skepticism on the appropriateness of the available models, construction project managers do not seek help in developing effective risk mitigation plans. The study showed that the project managers' education level was positively correlated to the utilization of the risk management techniques whereas the years of the professional experience were not significantly correlated.
Watson, L T (2007) Leadership traits in large-volume residential construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Capella University.