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Aranda-Mena, G and Gameson, R (2012) An alignment model for the research higher degree supervision process using repertory grids - reflections on application in practice in built environment research. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 66-81.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: PhD completions; supervisory practices; repertory grids; qualitative PhD progress assessments
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1837-9133
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v12i3.2583
  • Abstract:
    From PhD-doing to PhD-done is not as from A to B. This paper aims to increasing the understanding of the complex relationship between the doctoral research and the supervisory process. The research method is that of repertory-grids where the authors discuss successful completions. The paper is argumentative in nature and provides insights to a complex process largely untested. A supervisory model previously presented by both authors (Aranda-Mena & Gameson, 2004) is tested in two areas: (1) the research process and (2) personality factors. The paper increases common understanding of what it takes to completing a PhD and supervisory challenges in such long process. Supervision is a key factor to completing a PhD and to developing the intellectual, analytical and research skills expected of PhD graduates. The authors call for more research, both theoretical and empirical, in this important area.

Best, R (2012) International comparisons of cost and productivity in construction: a bad example. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 82-88.

Best, R and Purdey, B (2012) Assessing occupant comfort in an iconic sustainable education building. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 55-65.

Carson, C and Abbott, M (2012) A review of productivity analysis of the New Zealand construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 1-15.

de Valence, G (2012) A theory of construction management?. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 95-100.

Konanahalli, A, Oyedele, L, Coates, R, von Meding, J and Spillane, J (2012) International projects and cross-cultural adjustments of British expatriates in Middle East: a qualitative investigation of influencing factors. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 31-54.

Oke, A E, Ogunsami, D R and Ogunlana, S (2012) Establishing a common ground for the use of structural equation modelling for construction related research studies. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 89-94.

Thangaraj, R K and Chan, T K (2012) The effects of the global financial crisis on the Australian building construction supply chain. Construction Economics and Building, 12(03), 16-30.