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Alkass, S, Aronian, A and Moselhi, O (1993) Computer‐Aided Equipment Selection for Transporting and Placing Concrete. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 445–65.
Beliveau, Y, Dixit, S and Dal, T (1993) Dynamic Damping of Payload Motion for Cranes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 631–44.
Bernold, L E and Guler, N (1993) Analysis of Back Injuries in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 607–21.
Gonzalez‐Quevedo, A A, AbouRizk, S M, Iseley, D T and Halpin, D W (1993) Comparison of Two Simulation Methodologies in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 573–89.
Hadavi, A and Krizek, R J (1993) Short‐Term Goal Setting for Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 622–30.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Productivity; Construction industry; Motivation; Field tests;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1993)119:3(622)
- Abstract:
Goal setting is one of the motivational techniques used in manufacturing and service industries to improve the productivity of the workforce, and previous studies have shown that goal setting can result in up to 20% increase in productivity. However, this technique has not been applied to construction projects due to the inherent characteristics of the construction industry and difficulties in implementing the technique at construction sites. To study the applicability of goal setting in construction, three experiments were performed over a period of 14 months. In all three experiments, the groups with a goal outperformed the groups without a goal. This increased performance is shown by higher expected profits at each experimental site. Comparison of all three experiments allows conclusions to be advanced that: (1) Goal setting induced increased productivity of unionized groups with a goal; and (2) short‐term goals resulted in higher productivity than long‐term goals.
Halpin, D W (1993) Process‐Based Research to Meet the International Challenge. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 415–25.
Hicks, J C (1993) Haul‐Unit Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 646–53.
Hornaday, W C, Haas, C T, O'Connor, J T and Wen, J (1993) Computer‐Aided Planning for Heavy Lifts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 498–515.
Laufer, A, Shapira, A, Cohenca‐Zall, D and Howell, G A (1993) Prebid and Preconstruction Planning Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 426–44.
Mallon, J C and Mulligan, D E (1993) Quality Function Deployment—A System for Meeting Customers' Needs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 516–31.
McCahill, D F and Bernold, L E (1993) Resource‐Oriented Modeling and Simulation in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 590–606.
Moselhi, O, Hegazy, T and Fazio, P (1993) DBID: Analogy‐Based DSS for Bidding in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 466–79.
Pau, S H, Chau, K W and Wong, W G (1993) Prospects for No‐Dig Technology in Hong Kong Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 550–9.
Recarte Suazo, G A and Jaselskis, E J (1993) Comparison of Construction Safety Codes in United States and Honduras. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 560–72.
Slaughter, E S (1993) Builders as Sources of Construction Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 532–49.
Zack, J G (1993) “Claimsmanship”: Current Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(03), 480–97.