Effective organizational infrastructure for training activities: a case study of the Nepalese construction sector

Bajracharya, Arun; Ogunlana, Stephen O.; Bach, Nguyen Luong

doi:10.1002/1099-1727(200022)16:2<91::aid-sdr190>3.0.co;2-d

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“…The steel industry study was seen as especially relevant given current concerns regarding the future capacity of the UK construction sector. Bajracharya et al's (2000) case study of the infrastructure for training activities in the Nepalese construction sector is another example of the use of SD for an issue of strategic importance.…”

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Understanding construction competitiveness: the contribution of system dynamics

Dangerfield¹,

Green

Austin

2010

Construction Innovation

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PurposeConstruction sector competitiveness has been a subject of interest for many years.Research too often focuses on the means of overcoming the 'barriers to change' as if such barriers were static entities. There has been little attempt to understand the dynamic interrelationship between the differing factors which impinge upon construction sector competitiveness. The paper outlines the benefits of taking a systems approach to construction competitiveness research. Design/methodology/approachThe System Dynamics (SD) modelling methodology is described. This can provide practitioners with 'microworlds' within which they can explore the dynamic effects of different policy decisions. The data underpinning the use of SD was provided by interviews and case study research which allowed an understanding of the context within which practitioners operate. FindingsThe over-riding conclusion is that the system dynamics methodology has been shown to be capable of providing a means to assess the forces which shape the sustained competitiveness of construction firms. As such, it takes the assessment of strategic policy analysis in the construction sector onto a higher plane. The need to collect data and make retrospective assessments of competitiveness and strategic performance at the statistical level is not now the only modus operandi available Originality/value 2 Novel research methodology which points towards an alternative research agenda for construction competitiveness research. Within the scope of a single paper it is not possible to describe in detail the project, colloquially known as the 'Big Ideas', in its entirety. The purpose of the current paper is to focus on the contribution offered by the work package which focused on system dynamics. Initially, the broad background to the project is described followed by an overview of the adopted research methodology. The origins and nature of system 3 dynamics are then described prior to a detailed description of how competitiveness was modelled for a typical contracting firm. Particular emphasis is given to the development of a 'competitiveness index'. For details on other strands of research within the Big Ideas project see: Green et al (2008a), Green et al (2008b), Harty et al (2007), Goodier et al Keywords

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Understanding construction competitiveness: the contribution of system dynamics

Dangerfield¹,

Green

Austin

2010

Construction Innovation

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“…Organizational behaviours [76] organizational behavioural setting in the infrastructure sector Public decision-making [77] support of stakeholder advisory group examining transportation and related air quality problems Benchmark design [78] benchmarking in education to identify the gaps in performance Defense technology [79] development of defense technology…”

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Dynamic Performance Management: An Approach for Managing the Common Goods

Sardi

Sorano

2019

Sustainability

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Public organizations need innovative approaches for managing common goods and to explain the dynamics linking the (re)generation of common goods and organizational performance. Although system dynamics is recognised as a useful approach for managing common goods, public organizations rarely adopt the system dynamics for this goal. The paper aims to review the literature on the system dynamics and its recent application, known as dynamic performance management, to highlight the state of the art and future opportunities on the management of common goods. The authors analyzed 144 documents using a systematic literature review. The results obtained outline a fair number of documents, countries and journals involving the study of system dynamics, but do not cover sufficient research on the linking between the (re)generation of common goods and organizational performance. This paper outlines academic and practical contributions. Firstly, it contributes to the theory of common goods. It provides insight for linking the management of common goods and organizational performance through the use of dynamic performance management approach. Furthermore, it shows scholars the main research opportunities. Secondly, it indicates to practitioners the documents providing useful ideas on the adoption of system dynamics for managing common goods.

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“…Diawati et al (1994) applied system dynamics to study the impact of skill formation on the adaptation of new production systems by an organisation. Bajracharya et al (2000) used SD to study the importance of effective organisational infrastructure for training in Nepalese construction sector. Babío (2011) applied SD to conclude that policies leading to reduction in investment in training cut down a consulting firm's capacity for future growth and lengthening the lead times before changing the firm's objectives improves organisation's competitiveness.…”

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Modelling and evaluation of investment strategies in human resources for logistics improvement

Jhawar

Garg

Khera

2016

IJSPM

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Logistics cost is an important factor that affects the competitiveness of nations as well as firms. High logistics costs and low levels of service are a barrier to trade and foreign direct investment and thus to economic growth. Shortening of production cycles, amplification of competition globally, sharing and outsourcing of production processes, shorter delivery times and plethora of choices for customers have made logistics a potential source of competitive advantage. The success of logistics depends on the quality, qualification, skills and commitment of the employees and to excel in future, firms need to attract, retain and develop individuals with the right skills and, capabilities. The paper evaluates various investment strategies for investment in human resources by an Indian-based logistics firm using system dynamics modelling to study the effect of improvement in human resources on the logistics performance index.

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Effective organizational infrastructure for training activities: a case study of the Nepalese construction sector

Cited by 14 publications

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Understanding construction competitiveness: the contribution of system dynamics

Understanding construction competitiveness: the contribution of system dynamics

Dynamic Performance Management: An Approach for Managing the Common Goods

Modelling and evaluation of investment strategies in human resources for logistics improvement

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