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Fenn, Peter; Lowe, David; Speck, Christopher - In: Construction Management and Economics 15 (1997) 6, pp. 513-518

'Conflict' and 'dispute' are two distinct notions. The conceptual difference between the two is explored and further … reviewed through the literature on conflict and dispute in the field of construction; a taxonomy for future study is also … introduced. Conflict, it is proposed, exists wherever there is incompatibility of interest, and therefore is pandemic. Conflict …

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Measuring construction project participant satisfaction

Leung, Mei-Yung; Ng, S. Thomas; Cheung, Sai-On - In: Construction Management and Economics 22 (2004) 3, pp. 319-331

/team conflict and goal commitment are the critical factors influencing the final outcome (satisfaction) in the complicated … management process. Moreover, conflict on the task amongst the participants is the moderation mechanisms for the relationship … satisfaction in construction project management, while high level of conflict is stimulated in the goal setting process amongst the …

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Resolution of disputes arising from set-off clauses between main contractors and subcontractors

Kennedy, P.; Morrison, A.; Milne, D. O. - In: Construction Management and Economics 15 (1997) 6, pp. 527-537

Set-off relates to the situation where a main contractor raises a counterclaim against a subcontractor's claim or where an employer raises a counterclaim against the main contractor. The alternative terms cross claim, counterclaim, contra charge, compensation and retention are explained in the...

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Fairness in interorganizational project relations: norms and strategies

Kadefors, Anna - In: Construction Management and Economics 23 (2005) 8, pp. 871-878

There is a strong preference for fairness in human interaction, so that people who experience unfairness tend to react with anger, resentment and loss of motivation. Concerns to appear fair influence the behaviour of both individuals and firms. Perceptions of fairness are susceptible to framing...

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Bargaining tactics in construction disputes

Loosemore, Martin - In: Construction Management and Economics 17 (1999) 2, pp. 177-188

Bargaining is the initial and informal means by which parties attempt to resolve their differences during a construction dispute. However, knowledge of the bargaining process in construction projects is scant, with most attention being given to developing more formal, costly and reactive means...

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Structural equation modelling of organizational justice and cooperative behaviour in the construction project claims process: contractors' perspectives

Aibinu, Ajibade Ayodeji; Ling, Florence Yean Yng; … - In: Construction Management and Economics 29 (2011) 5, pp. 463-481

A cooperative attitude is essential for successful teamwork in construction. The levels of conflict and dispute on … conflict intensity, contractors' dispute tendencies and six identified constructs of organizational justice interact with and … process. Organizational justice, or at least people's perceptions of it, influenced 38% of conflict intensity levels, and …

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Communicating about organizational culture in the briefing process: case study of a hospital project

Chandra, Venny; Loosemore, Martin - In: Construction Management and Economics 29 (2011) 3, pp. 223-231

importance of constructive conflict in driving this process is critical. This has implications for health planners, project …

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The effect of attitudinal differences on interface conflicts in large scale construction projects: a case study

Awakul, Prapatpaow; Ogunlana, Stephen - In: Construction Management and Economics 20 (2002) 4, pp. 365-377

Conflicts encountered in large scale construction projects occur in two categories: internal conflicts and interface conflicts. Internal conflicts are experienced among the project participants, whereas interface conflicts are between the construction project and groups outside the project. Many...

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Genderlect and conflict in the Australian construction industry

Loosemore, Martin; Galea, Natalie - In: Construction Management and Economics 26 (2008) 2, pp. 125-135

judgement and communication used by male and female workers in hypothetical conflict settings. Results indicate that the … Australian construction industry's genderlect is male-centric and that this perpetuates the relatively high incidence of conflict …. Women and men also behave differently in conflicts and in jobs that require them to engage in conflict and confrontation …

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Practical approaches for engaging stakeholders: findings from the UK

Chinyio, Ezekiel; Akintoye, Akintola - In: Construction Management and Economics 26 (2008) 6, pp. 591-599

Principles for managing stakeholders are discussed in the context of UK construction practice. The number of stakeholders in a modern construction project can be large, presenting numerous interfaces that have to be managed. Meanwhile, each organization has its own characteristic disposition....

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