Abstracts – Browse Results

Search or browse again.

Click on the titles below to expand the information about each abstract.
Viewing 5 results ...

Alananga, S, Lucian, C and Kusiluka, M M (2015) Significant cost-push factors in owner-built incremental housing construction in Tanzania. Construction Management and Economics, 33(08), 671-88.

Andersen, L P, Karlsen, I L, Kines, P, Joensson, T and Nielsen, K J (2015) Social identity in the construction industry: implications for safety perception and behaviour. Construction Management and Economics, 33(08), 640-52.

Fu, Y, Chen, Y, Zhang, S and Wang, W (2015) Promoting cooperation in construction projects: an integrated approach of contractual incentive and trust. Construction Management and Economics, 33(08), 653-70.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords:
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2015.1087646
  • Abstract:
    Contractual incentive and trust are two commonly used governance mechanisms that help to promote inter-organizational cooperation. Little is known, however, about the boundary conditions for the complementation of these two governance mechanisms. The aim is to investigate the interaction of contractual incentive and trust in promoting inter-organizational cooperation. A three-staged Stackelberg model was established and then solved by backward induction. Research results indicate that contractual incentive can motivate the contractor's task behaviours, while the effect of trust on relational behaviours is path-dependent. Three levels of factors (intra-organizational, inter-organizational and project factors) would affect the selection of the optimal incentive coefficient. Moreover, when the changing rate of the client's cost of effort is less than or equal to a threshold, contractual incentive and trust can be complementary. The study contributes to theory by offering nuanced insights into the governance mechanisms and addressing the complex contracting issues when mutual trust exists. In addition, this study can help to create favourable circumstances for the complementation between contractual incentive and trust, achieving a better project outcome and relational benefit.

Jarkas, A M and Horner, R M W (2015) Creating a baseline for labour productivity of reinforced concrete building construction in Kuwait. Construction Management and Economics, 33(08), 625-39.

Pryke, S, Lunic, D and Badi, S (2015) The effect of leader emotional intelligence on leader–follower chemistry: a study of construction project managers. Construction Management and Economics, 33(08), 603-24.