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A Classification of Factors Influencing Participation in Collusive Tendering Agreements
Zarkada-Fraser, Anna; Skitmore, Martin - 1998
construction organisations in Australia. First, the respondents’ perceived impact of the list of variables on their expressed …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009437476
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Assessing the value of different business strategies to innovation by firms in the construction industry
Manley, Karen; McFallan, Stephen; Swainston, Mike; … - 2008
This original empirical research was conducted to explore the relationship between business strategies and innovation implementation by project-based firms. The relative importance of five types of business strategies was assessed, concerning: (1) employees, (2) marketing, (3) technology, (4)...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009437806
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The potential contribution of small firms to innovation in the built environment
Manley, Karen; Marceau, Jane; Parker, Rachel L.; … - 2008
The methods by which small firms overcome the disadvantages of their size to implement innovation on construction projects are examined here through five case studies. It is found that such methods include working with advanced clients, prioritising relationship-building strategies and using...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009437811
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An integrated framework to assess financial reward systems in construction projects
Rose, Timothy M.; Manley, Karen - 2011
Motivation is a major driver of project performance. Despite team member ability to deliver successful project outcomes if they are not positively motivated to pursue joint project goals, then performance will be constrained. One approach to improving the motivation of project organizations is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009437838
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A study of the determinants of effectiveness in relational contracting
Cheung, Yan Ki Fiona - 2006
partnering have so far produced mixed results.The present study concerns two public sector organisations in Australia, where the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009437999
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Knowledge and the boundaries of the firm : implications for the construction industry
Galvin, Peter; Tywoniak, Stephane; Sutherland, Janet - 2008
organisation’s ability to engage in learning and knowledge transfer, we use a case study of Main Roads Western Australia (WA) to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009438096
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Harmonisation of OHS Regulation in Australia: An Evaluation of Three Initiatives
Brown, Kerry A.; Furneaux, Craig W.; Allan, Don - 2008
Recently released research reports into the construction industry in Australia argued that improved consistency in the … harmonisation of OHS regulations across Australia are reviewed in this paper. The first is the Occupational Health and Safety Act … these attempts to promote consistency across Australia. It concludes that while there is a high level of information sharing …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009438353
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Building capability in construction projects: A relationship-based approach
Davis, P; Walker, D - 2009
The aim of this paper is to propose a way that the development of human social relationship capital can be identified and measured in a construction project environment. Design/methodology/approach: Theory on the creation of social capital and consequent intellectual capital between parties to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009481559
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Talking the talk and walking the walk: How managers can influence the quality of work-life balance in a construction project
Bradley, L; Brown, K; Lingard, H; Townsend, K; Bailey, C - 2010
Purpose ? The construction industry in Australia is characterised by a long work-hours culture, with conditions that …
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Competition and the growth of non-standard employment : the case of the Australian construction industry
Toner, Phillip; Coates, Nick - University of Western Sydney; University of Western Sydney; … - 2006
Studies on globalisation suggest that a factor in the growth of nonstandard employment in developed economies has been the growing capacity of multinational corporations to arbitrage wage differentials across countries. This analysis applies in particular to industries subject to direct import...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482136