Contribution of multiple construction site management features to project team communication effectiveness: the case of mass housing projects

Kwofie, Titus Ebenezer; Fugar, Frank; Adinyira, Emmanuel

doi:10.1080/21573727.2015.1102132

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“…These values are greater than the acceptable minimum of 0.990, thus suggesting a good fit of the data to the model (Hair et al. , 2014; Kwofie et al. , 2015a, 2020).…”

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confidence: 93%

“…The hypothesized model was specified as the CF, SF and AC parameters having causal effects on TF. The PLS analysis involved a two-stage evaluation with the first stage focusing on validity and reliability checks on each of the measuring constructs (CF, SF, AC and TF) in the model (Byrne, 2006; Kwofie et al. , 2015a).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The range of coefficient of determination ( R 2 ) and path coefficient is from 0.00 to 1.00 (Hair et al. , 2016; Kwofie et al. , 2015a, 2016).…”

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Contribution of person-team fit parameters to teamwork effectiveness in construction project teams

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Amos-Abanyie²,

Kwofie³

et al. 2022

IJMPB

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PurposeThough affective commitment has been thought to be critical in team selection, it is yet to be integrated into current models on team selection primarily due to lack of understanding of its contribution to teamwork effectiveness and performance. This study tests the contribution of complementary person team-fit (CF), supplementary person team-fit (SF) and affective commitment (AC) to teamwork effectiveness in construction project teams. By this examination, a theoretical case is made for the inclusion of affective commitment in team selection and deployment in construction project delivery.Design/methodology/approachBy using a deductive questionnaire survey on project team participants and experienced human resource managers in recruitment and team selection in project organizations, structural equation model (SEM) was used to test the contribution of CF, SF and AC parameters to teamwork effectiveness from a total of 105 responses gathered from project team participants in project delivery.FindingsThe SEM revealed that, CF, SF and AC together account for about 81% predictive effect to teamwork effectiveness which is higher than joint effect of CF and SF in existing models in team selection and deployment. By this, it can be affirmed that, in considering CF, SF and AC in an integrated manner in team selection and deployment, higher team effectiveness can be achieved that can stimulate high performing teams and effectiveness in project delivery.Originality/valueThe findings give theoretical assertiveness to extending consideration of competence and values in team selection to embrace affections and commitment to engender effectiveness in teamwork, cohesion, collaboration and performance. This present novel attempts to include affective commitment in teamwork toward higher team effectiveness.

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“…These values are greater than the acceptable minimum of 0.990, thus suggesting a good fit of the data to the model (Hair et al. , 2014; Kwofie et al. , 2015a, 2020).…”

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confidence: 93%

Section: Model Definition Data Analysis and Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Contribution of person-team fit parameters to teamwork effectiveness in construction project teams

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Kwofie³

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“…the impact of violence behaviour on safety behaviour), a preliminary test of the fit of the data for the model was done using Comparative Fit Index (CFI), Goodness of Fit Index (GFI), Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) and Standardised Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR). This was done to give credence to the model and enhance robustness (Hair et al, 2016;Lei and Wu, 2007;Kwofie et al, 2015Kwofie et al, , 2016.…”

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Violent behaviour on construction sites: structural equation modelling of its impact on unsafe behaviour using partial least squares

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Manu²,

Agyekum³

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PurposeWork on construction sites involves individuals with diverse character, temperament,age, physical strength, culture, religion and experience level. A good number of these individuals are also alleged to involve themselves in substance and alcohol abuse due to the physically demanding nature of their work. These could promote the prevalence of violence on construction sites which could in turn affect safety on construction sites. However, there is a lack of empirical insight into the effect of violent behaviour and unsafe behaviour on construction sites. This study therefore pioneers an empirical inquiry into the relationship between violent behaviour and unsafe behaviour on construction sites.Design/methodology/approachSeventeen violent behaviours and 15 unsafe behaviours were measured on 12 construction sites among 305 respondents using a structured questionnaire. A total of 207 valid questionnaire responses were collected from site workers. Partial least square–structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) technique was used to examine the relationship between violent behaviour and unsafe behaviour.FindingsThe results indicate that there is a significant positive relationship between violent behaviour and unsafe behaviour on construction sites.Originality/valueThe findings from this study provide valuable insight into a less investigated dimension of the problem of construction site safety management. A focus on attitudinal issues such as how workers relate toward others and toward self should be an important consideration in safety improvement interventions on construction sites.

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“…Lastly, only indicator was deemed to have never occurred in their interpersonal and organizational communication in their project delivery. In the assessment of communication performance, the less frequently occurring assessment indicator is a testament to good communication performance, whereas the frequently occurring indicator represents a poor performance in the communication (see Kwofie et al, 2015;Xie et al, 2010Xie et al, , 2000Liu, 2009;Murray et al, 2000;Xie, 2002;Thomas et al, 1998).…”

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Nature of communication performance in non-traditional procurements in South Africa

Kwofie

Aigbavboa

Machethe

2019

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Purpose Non-traditional procurement is thought to offer enhanced benefits over traditional contracts. However, several factors significantly impacting the optimization of the benefits have been suggested. Even though effective communication is ranked high among these factors, not enough empirical insights have been given to the nature of communication performance in non-traditional procurements in construction project delivery. The purpose of this paper is to focus on understanding the taxonomy of communication performance in non-traditional procurements in the South African Construction Industry, given the centrality of communication to team effectiveness, performance, project success and managerial efficiency. Design/methodology/approach Adopting a deductive research approach, an empirical questionnaire survey was conducted drawing on the practical communication experience of project teams engaged in projects using non-traditional procurement systems. Findings Using aggregated mean scores and inter-rater agreement index and Mann‒Whitney tests, the results revealed inaccuracies, barriers and procedural challenges as frequently occurring in the interpersonal and organizational communication in the adopted non-traditional procurement systems. Additionally, untimeliness and distorted information were noted to be occurring occasionally, whereas incomplete communication, misunderstood information and gatekeeping rarely occurred. Lastly, protocol-related communication challenges were deemed to have never occurred in their interpersonal and organizational communication in their project delivery. In the assessment of communication performance, the less frequently occurring assessment indicator is a testament to good communication performance, whereas the frequently occurring indicator represents a poor performance in the communication. Originality/value This systematic approach toward understanding the taxonomy of the interpersonal and organizational communication performance in non-traditional procurement is very significant toward communication performance improvement in the industry. The insight given by the findings may help construction project practitioners to focus their attention on the necessary aspects of communication in non-traditional procurements to optimize their benefits over traditional procurement models.

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Contribution of multiple construction site management features to project team communication effectiveness: the case of mass housing projects

Cited by 12 publications

References 32 publications

Contribution of person-team fit parameters to teamwork effectiveness in construction project teams

Contribution of person-team fit parameters to teamwork effectiveness in construction project teams

Violent behaviour on construction sites: structural equation modelling of its impact on unsafe behaviour using partial least squares

Nature of communication performance in non-traditional procurements in South Africa

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