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Bowen, P A, Govender, R, Edwards, P J and Cattell, K (2014) An integrated model of HIV/AIDS testing behaviour in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 32(11), 1106-29.

Cheng, L-Y, Wen, D-C and Jiang, H-C (2014) The performance excellence model in construction enterprises: an application study with modelling and analysis. Construction Management and Economics, 32(11), 1078-92.

Ikediashi, D and Mbamali, I (2014) Modelling the impact of outsourcing decisions on facilities management service-level performance: a case of Nigeria’s public hospitals. Construction Management and Economics, 32(11), 1130-47.

Löwstedt, M and Räisänen, C (2014) Social identity in construction: enactments and outcomes. Construction Management and Economics, 32(11), 1093-105.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2014.956132
  • Abstract:
    A social identity lens and theories of self-reinforcement are used to explore identity work and processes of identification at the micro-level in a large construction company. Rich data from a qualitative case study show that a strong collective identification is self-defining for the vast majority of managers in the organization, regardless of their role and function. This collective identification revolved around the trade of 'being a construction worker', associated with the traits of being practically oriented and of having a long professional background in construction. This collective identification seems to reinforce itself by a combination of pulling and pushing movements and/or 'being blind' vis-à-vis those that stand outside its self-defining core, content, and behaviours. The results of the study suggest that self-defining at the individual and group levels has implications for organizational performance and outcomes. It is also suggested that the use of a social identity lens can help increase understanding of interpersonal relations, collaboration, and change initiatives in the construction industry.

Lundkvist, R, Meiling, J H and Sandberg, M (2014) A proactive plan-do-check-act approach to defect management based on a Swedish construction project. Construction Management and Economics, 32(11), 1051-65.

Moore, P and Loosemore, M (2014) Burnout of undergraduate construction management students in Australia. Construction Management and Economics, 32(11), 1066-77.