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Garrett, J W and Teizer, J (2009) Human Factors Analysis Classification System Relating to Human Error Awareness Taxonomy in Construction Safety. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 754–63.

Imbeah, W and Guikema, S (2009) Managing Construction Projects Using the Advanced Programmatic Risk Analysis and Management Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 772–81.

Islam, M M and Mohamed, S (2009) Bid-Winning Potential Optimization for Concession Schemes with Imprecise Investment Parameters. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 690–700.

Manley, K, McFallan, S and Kajewski, S (2009) Relationship between Construction Firm Strategies and Innovation Outcomes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 764–71.

Marzouk, M, Said, H and El-Said, M (2009) Framework for Multiobjective Optimization of Launching Girder Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 791–800.

Puddicombe, M S (2009) Why Contracts: Evidence. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 675–82.

Rosner, J W, Thal, A E and West, C J (2009) Analysis of the Design-Build Delivery Method in Air Force Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 710–7.

Sacks, R, Rozenfeld, O and Rosenfeld, Y (2009) Spatial and Temporal Exposure to Safety Hazards in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 726–36.

Senouci, A and El-Rayes, K (2009) Time-Profit Trade-Off Analysis for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 718–25.

Yip, B and Rowlinson, S (2009) Job Redesign as an Intervention Strategy of Burnout: Organizational Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 737–45.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: Best Management Practice; Construction companies; Organizations; Working conditions; Personnel management; Labor;
ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000023
Abstract:
This study sought to identify job characteristics associated with burnout in the context of the construction industry and then formulated job redesign as an intervention strategy of burnout. A survey was undertaken to explore the experience of burnout among 403 construction professionals working in the Hong Kong construction industry. The results of the study show that long working hours, role overload, role conflict, role ambiguity, lack of autonomy, and job security are significant job determinants of burnout. Job redesign was formulated based on these findings and implemented in a company. Levels of burnout experienced by the same respondent both before and 1 year after the job redesign demonstrate a significant difference, implying that job redesign does contribute to lower levels of burnout. The importance, ways, and constraints of job redesign as an intervention to manage burnout at organizational levels are discussed. The results of this study should be of direct benefit to policy makers by providing them with a foundation for designing effective organizational interventions to manage burnout and minimize a serious and often hidden cost.

Yiu, T W and Lai, W Y (2009) Efficacy of Trust-Building Tactics in Construction Mediation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 683–9.

Yu, H, Tweed, T, Al-Hussein, M and Nasseri, R (2009) Development of Lean Model for House Construction Using Value Stream Mapping. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 782–90.

Zhai, D, Goodrum, P M, Haas, C T and Caldas, C H (2009) Relationship between Automation and Integration of Construction Information Systems and Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 746–53.