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Bell, L C and Stukhart, G (1987) Costs and Benefits of Materials Management Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 222–34.
Cowie, G F (1987) Enough Scope Yields Better Estimates. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 315–20.
Halligan, D W, Hester, W T and Thomas, H R (1987) Managing Unforeseen Site Conditions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 273–87.
Hendrickson, C, Martinelli, D and Rehak, D (1987) Hierarchical Rule‐Based Activity Duration Estimation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 288–301.
Ibbs, C W, Bates, L C and Echeverry, D (1987) Owner‐Furnished Equipment (OFE) Contract Practices. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 249–63.
Koehn, E and Caplan, S B (1987) Work Improvement Data for Small and Medium Size Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 327–39.
Maloney, W F and McFillen, J M (1987) Motivational Impact of Work Crews. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 208–21.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Employment; Labor relations; Construction management; Motivation; Productivity;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1987)113:2(208)
- Abstract:
Unionized construction workers in a major midwestern city are surveyed to collect data on the workers' perceptions of their workcrews. Data are analyzed using factor analysis and five elements of work crew functioning are identified: general effectiveness, openness, cohesion, goal clarity, and goal difficulty. The relationships between these variables and the workers' motivation, reported performance, and job satisfaction are analyzed. The conclusion reached is that contractors must manage their workcrews in terms of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. By doing this, worker performance and satisfaction can be increased.
O'Connor, J T, Rusch, S E and Schulz, M J (1987) Constructability Concepts for Engineering and Procurement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 235–48.
Paulson, B C, Chan, W T and Koo, C C (1987) Construction Operations Simulation by Microcomputer. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 302–14.
Ringwald, R C (1987) Bunching Theory Applied to Minimize Cost. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 321–6.
Rounds, J L and Warning, G (1987) Impact of Computerizing Midsized Construction Companies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 183–90.
Tatum, C B (1987) Balancing Engineering and Management in Construction Education. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 264–72.
Tatum, C B (1987) Improving Constructibility during Conceptual Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 191–207.
Whittaker, J (1987) Equipment Rates from Revenue Requirements. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(02), 173–8.