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Ankrah, N A and Langford, D A (2005) Architects and contractors: a comparative study of organizational cultures. Construction Management and Economics, 23(06), 595-607.

Dulaimi, M F, Nepal, M P and Park, M (2005) A hierarchical structural model of assessing innovation and project performance. Construction Management and Economics, 23(06), 565-77.

Green, S D, Fernie, S and Weller, S (2005) Making sense of supply chain management: a comparative study of aerospace and construction. Construction Management and Economics, 23(06), 579-93.

Hossain, J B and Kusakabe, K (2005) Sex segregation in construction organizations in Bangladesh and Thailand. Construction Management and Economics, 23(06), 609-19.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: Construction industry; organizational culture; sex segregation; women engineers
ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190500127062
Abstract:
Why do more women in Bangladesh study civil engineering than in Thailand, but fewer Bangladeshi women take employment in construction companies? The primary data for answering this question were drawn from questionnaire surveys with 204 professional engineers, in-depth interviews with 80 professional women engineers, and informal discussions with employers/representatives in construction organizations in Bangladesh and Thailand. The findings underline the importance of organizational policy, practices and culture in creating a women-friendly workplace in both countries. The findings suggest that despite the reinforcement of societal gender expectations, organizations are able to create their own organizational culture and practices, which could help to utilize women’s talent and improve their professional careers.

Pries, F and Dorée, A (2005) A century of innovation in the Dutch construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 23(06), 561-4.

Reichstein, T, Salter, A J and Gann, D M (2005) Last among equals: a comparison of innovation in construction, services and manufacturing in the UK. Construction Management and Economics, 23(06), 631-44.

Saram, D D D and Tang, S L (2005) Pain and suffering costs of persons in construction accidents: Hong Kong experience. Construction Management and Economics, 23(06), 645-58.