An emergent form of client-led supply chain governance in UK construction: CLANS

Abstract

Drawing inspiration and legitimacy from the traditions of organisational theory and in particular alternative mechanisms of organisational governance, the research explores an emergent, clan form of client-led supply chain governance in UK construction. Clan mechanisms of organisational governance are described as hybrid structures of exchange, neither pro-market nor organisational hierarchy. Not to be mistaken with alternative mechanisms of exchange such as networks, clan forms of client-led supply chain management are readily distinguishable by their highly socialised marketplace, enduring relationships and community of practice. A qualitative research strategy is adopted for this exploration of clan forms of client-led supply chain governance. Data collection uses semi-structured interviews, recorded, coded and analyzed. Participants include senior industry figures from a crosssection of construction stakeholder organisations, including client bodies, first tier service providers and construction contractors. In contrast to much of the prevailing work in construction supply chain management research, the findings draw specific attention to a hybrid form of organisational governance rarely discussed: namely clans. In light of challenging economic conditions, the recognition and potential contribution of clans as an alternative mechanism of governance is a timely and valuable contribution to the ongoing construction supply chain management debate.

Collaboration Enables Innovative Timber Structure Adoption in Construction

“…For instance, London et al [54] insisted on the fact that the majority of parties taking part in a construction project "is largely a network of small to medium enterprises" based on network sourcing concepts and "aiming to foster risk sharing and engender stability in contractual chains." Tennant et al [63] pointed out the existence of a less studied hybrid form of organizational governance, clans. According to Ouchi [64], clans would take form in "technologically advanced or closely integrated industries, where teamwork is common, technologies change often and therefore individual performance is highly ambiguous."…”

Örgütsel Di̇kotomi̇ Kavraminin Yöneti̇m Açisindan Önemi̇

“…Örgütsel dikotomi kavramının farklı bilim dallarında kullanılması açısından; siyasal bilimler ile ilgili Ridge-Newman (2017) tarafından belirtilen "kontrol"e karşı "özgürlük" arasındaki dikotomi; zirai bilimler ile ilgili Lal (1995) tarafından belirtilen" küçük ölçekli emek-yoğun köylü ihracatı" ile "büyük ölçekli plantasyon ve madencilik ihracatı" arasındaki dikotomi; sosyoloji bilim dalı ile ilgili Rogers (2013) tarafından belirtilen ideolojik tartışmaların "savunmacı"ya karşı "saldırgan" olduğu dikotomisi; sanat ve kültür örgütlerinin işleyişi açısından Stanković (2011) ile Auvinen (2001) tarafından yapılan çalışmalarda "sanatsal" yaklaşıma karşı "sosyo-ekonomik" yaklaşım dikotomisi; Uluslararası Misyoner Konseyi ile Dünya Kiliseler Konseyinin Entegrasyonu konusunda Laing (2010) tarafından yapılan çalışmada "Kilise" ve "Misyon" arasındaki dikotomi örnek olarak gösterilebilir. Bununla birlikte, inşaat sektörü ile ilgili Tennant & Fernie (2011) tarafından belirtilen, inşaat tedarik zincirlerinin genel olarak hem "rekabetçi" hem de "işbirlikçi" olması durumu da örgütsel dikotomiye örnek olarak verilebilir. Örgütsel dikotomi kavramının farklı bilim dallarında kullanılıyor olmasına yönelik bir diğer örnek ise teknoloji alanındadır.…”

Development of a process reference model for construction supply chains

“…δημόσιες κατοικίες) και, τέλος, μεγάλα έργα (ανάπτυξη υποδομών, κτίρια υψηλών προδιαγραφών, όπως για παράδειγμα νοσοκομεία και πολυώροφα γραφεία). Η επιλογή του τρόπου προμήθειας επηρεάζεται κατά κύριο λόγο από το υπάρχον οικονομικό κλίμα (Wolstenholme 2009), αλλά οι πελάτες του κατασκευαστικού κλάδου, οι ανάδοχοι και οι προμηθευτές είναι ικανοί να εξασφαλίσουν επιχειρηματικές ευκαιρίες μέσα από ένα ευρύ φάσμα στρατηγικών προμήθειας (Tennant & Fernie 2012). Οι σχέσεις στις εφοδιαστικές αλυσίδες της κατασκευαστικής βιομηχανίας είναι ποικίλες και μεταβάλλονται από οργανισμό σε οργανισμό, από έργο σε έργο ή ακόμη και ανάμεσα στα μέρη μίας συγκεκριμένης εφοδιαστικής αλυσίδας (Meng et al 2011).…”

“…public sector housing), and major projects (infrastructure development, highly engineered buildings such as hospitals, and high-rise offices). The selection of a procurement route is highly affected by the prevailing economic climate (Wolstenholme 2009), but construction clients, contractors and suppliers are capable of securing business opportunities via a range of alternative procurement strategies (Tennant and Fernie 2012).…”

“…Framework agreements are alliances between clients and contractors that replaces many commercial exchanges with a single long-standing relationship (Tommelein, Ballard and Kaminsky 2009). Despite their non-binding nature, clients receive dedicated supply chains in exchange for construction activities at a standard pricing scheme without the interference of non-participating parties to the arrangement (Tennant and Fernie 2012). In some cases, a niche governance form is used in these arrangements named "clans" (Tennant and Fernie 2012).…”