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Cuervo, J C and Pheng, L S (2003) Significance of location factors for Singapore transnational construction corporations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(05), 342–53.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction Industry; International Organizations; International Economics; Transnational Companies; Singapore
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://titania.emeraldinsight.com/vl=1289930/cl=13/nw=1/rpsv/cw/mcb/09699988/v10n5/s5/p342
  • Abstract:
    Dunning's eclectic paradigm of international production, which focuses on the ownership, location and internalisation factors, presents a useful framework to explain the foreign value-added activities of transnational corporations. "Eclectic paradigm" means a general framework or model chosen from what is preferred from various theories, systems or doctrines. The present study extends the eclectic paradigm to a study of Singapore transnational construction corporations (STCCs) and examines what location factors are viewed as the most significant for STCCs engaged in foreign value-added construction-related activities in their major international construction market. This study examines if these location factors vary significantly according to firm-specific contextual variables in the STCCs, such as size, international age, multinationality and extent of specialisation/diversification, as well as the major reasons for STCCs to export their services overseas. The most important host location factors identified by STCCs operating in other Southeast Asian countries are: the host governments' attitudes, policies and regulatory framework; the social, political, cultural and geographic factors; and the cost of doing business factors.

Fernie, S, Green, S D and Weller, S J (2003) Dilettantes, discipline and discourse: requirements management for construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(05), 354–67.

Hughes, W (2003) A comparison of two editions of the RIBA Plan of Work. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(05), 302–11.

Ruthankoon, R and Ogunlana, S O (2003) Testing Hertzberg's two-factor theory in the Thai construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(05), 333–41.

Singh, A (2003) Accelerated work-schedule design considering efficiency losses for overtime and overmanning. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(05), 312–21.

Xiao, H and Proverbs, D (2003) Factors influencing contractors performance: an international investigation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(05), 322–32.