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Albert, A and Hallowel, M (2013) Revamping occupational safety and health training: Integrating andragogical principles for the adult learner. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 128-140.
Alkilani, S, Jupp, J and Sawhney, A (2013) Issues of construction health and safety in developing countries: a case of Jordan. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 141-156.
Alqahtani, A and Whyte, A (2013) Artificial neural networks incorporating cost significant Items towards enhancing estimation for (life-cycle) costing of construction projects. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 51-64.
Barnes, L and Croker, N (2013) The relevance of the ISO26000 social responsibility issues to the Hong Kong construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 37-50.
Brewer, G, Gajendran, T and Runeson, G (2013) ICT and innovation: a case of integration in a regional construction firm. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 24-36.
Chiu, W Y and Ng, F F (2013) Improvement of job satisfaction and organisational commitment through work group identification: an examination of the quantity surveyors in Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 80-95.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Work group identification; job satisfaction; organisational commitment; social exchange theory; quantity surveyors
- ISBN/ISSN: 1837-9133
- URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v13i3.3316
- Abstract:
Though extant literatures in other sectors indicate that job satisfaction and organizational commitment are important for determining individual and organisational outcomes, limited related research has been conducted amongst quantity surveyors in Hong Kong. Given cooperative working arrangement in the quantity surveying profession, work group identification is regarded as an important antecedent for determining job satisfaction and organisational commitment. The aim of this study is to examine whether work group identification improves job satisfaction and organisational commitment. A questionnaire survey is conducted to collect data from quantity surveyors working in private sector. A total of 71 valid responses are obtained from 509 contacted quantity surveyors in Hong Kong. Bivariate correlation and multiple regression analyses are performed to find the significance of relationships among the variables. Data analysis results support most hypotheses. Work group identification is found to have significant positive effect on job satisfaction, affective and normative commitment. The finding is a bold step for quantity surveying companies to improve their quantity surveyors’ job satisfaction and commitment level. The role of other contextual and organisational factors on job satisfaction and organisational commitment needs to be complemented for future research.
Ho, P (2013) Forecasting the manpower demand for quantity surveyors in Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 1-12.
Hubbard, B, Huang, Q, Caskey, P and Wang, Y (2013) Safety awareness educational topics for the construction of power transmission systems with smart grid technologies. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 114-127.
Jiang, Hjin, X-H and Liu, C (2013) The effects of the late 2000s global financial crisis on Australia’s construction demand. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 65-79.
Pekuri, A, Pekuri, L and Haapasalo H (2013) The role of business models in Finnish construction companies. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 13-23.
Ssegawa, J (2013) Developing a strategic perspective for construction industry of Botswana. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 157-172.
Sunindijo and Zou, P (2013) The roles of emotional intelligence, interpersonal skill, and transformational leadership on improving construction safety performance. Construction Economics and Building, 13(03), 97-113.