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Kreitl, G and Oberndorfer, W J (2004) Motives for acquisitions among engineering consulting firms. Construction Management and Economics, 22(07), 691-700.

Leung, M-Y, Chong, A, Ng, S T and Cheung, M C K (2004) Demystifying stakeholders' commitment and its impacts on construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 22(07), 701-5.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Commitment; performance; satisfaction; intention to quit; turnover
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619042000300736
  • Abstract:

    Construction projects are typified by the involvement of a number of participants. Each project team member has his/own expertise, and would contribute towards the success of the project. However, since their inputs are often interdependent, conflicts may arise in some circumstances. This is particularly evidenced when they are working within limited resources in terms of time and budget. One cannot expect a project team to attain the necessary synergy when common goals are not being visualized or observed. To improve the implementation performance of construction projects, it is necessary to investigate the goal commitment amongst temporary project team members. This research study aims to investigate the impacts of commitment amongst major project stakeholders. The results indicate that high affective commitment induces high performance and satisfaction, while the continuous commitment provokes intention to quit.

Low, S P, Jiang, H and Leong, C H Y (2004) A comparative study of top British and Chinese international contractors in the global market. Construction Management and Economics, 22(07), 717-31.

Nordvik, V and Lisø, K R (2004) A primer on the building economics of climate change. Construction Management and Economics, 22(07), 765-75.

Poon, C S, Yu, A T W, Wong, S W and Cheung, E (2004) Management of construction waste in public housing projects in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 22(07), 675-89.

Robinson, H S, Carrillo, P M, Anumba, C J and Al-Ghassani, A M (2004) Developing a business case for knowledge management: the IMPaKT approach. Construction Management and Economics, 22(07), 733-43.

Sumardi, R H and Anaman, K A (2004) Aggregate efficiency analysis of resource use and demand for labour by the construction industry in Brunei Darussalam. Construction Management and Economics, 22(07), 755-64.

Vazquez, F and Allen, S (2004) Private sector participation in the delivery of highway infrastructure in Central America and Mexico. Construction Management and Economics, 22(07), 745-54.