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Castro-Lacouture, D, Süer, G A, Gonzalez-Joaqui, J and Yates, J K (2009) Construction Project Scheduling with Time, Cost, and Material Restrictions Using Fuzzy Mathematical Models and Critical Path Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1096–104.
Chen, P, Qiang, M and Wang, J N (2009) Project Management in the Chinese Construction Industry: Six-Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1016–26.
El Asmar, M, Hanna, A S and Chang, C (2009) Monte Carlo Simulation Approach to Support Alliance Team Selection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1087–95.
Hallowell, M R and Gambatese, J A (2009) Activity-Based Safety Risk Quantification for Concrete Formwork Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 990–8.
Ke, Y, Wang, S, Chan, A P and Cheung, E (2009) Research Trend of Public-Private Partnership in Construction Journals. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1076–86.
Lam, K, Ning, X and Lam, M C (2009) Conjoining MMAS to GA to Solve Construction Site Layout Planning Problem. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1049–57.
Ling, F Y Y, Pham, V M C and Hoang, T P (2009) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats for Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Firms: Case Study of Vietnam. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1105–13.
Moselhi, O and Alshibani, A (2009) Optimization of Earthmoving Operations in Heavy Civil Engineering Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 948–54.
Orabi, W, El-Rayes, K, Senouci, A B and Al-Derham, H (2009) Optimizing Postdisaster Reconstruction Planning for Damaged Transportation Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1039–48.
Prasertrungruang, T and Hadikusumo, B H W (2009) Modeling the Dynamics of Heavy Equipment Management Practices and Downtime in Large Highway Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 939–47.
Rajendran, S and Gambatese, J A (2009) Development and Initial Validation of Sustainable Construction Safety and Health Rating System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1067–75.
Rajendran, S, Gambatese, J A and Behm, M G (2009) Impact of Green Building Design and Construction on Worker Safety and Health. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1058–66.
Shapira, A and Simcha, M (2009) Measurement and Risk Scales of Crane-Related Safety Factors on Construction Sites. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 979–89.
Skibniewski, M J and Ghosh, S (2009) Determination of Key Performance Indicators with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems in Engineering Construction Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 965–78.
Taylor, J E, Levitt, R and Villarroel, J A (2009) Simulating Learning Dynamics in Project Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1009–15.
Tsai, J and Chi, C S F (2009) Influences of Chinese Cultural Orientations and Conflict Management Styles on Construction Dispute Resolving Strategies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 955–64.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Contracts; Conflict; Dispute resolution; Negotiation; Construction industry;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2009)135:10(955)
- Abstract:
Investigating styles of handling interpersonal conflict across multiple situations, this study explores the orientations of Hofstede’s cultural dimensions (power distance, individualism versus collectivism, femininity versus masculinity, uncertainty avoidance, and long-term versus short-term orientation) influencing the choice of dispute resolving strategies in construction industry. Combinations of the five conflict approaches (collaborating, dominating, compromising, avoiding, and accommodating) of the two concerns model are adopted to present the styles of handling conflict (or conflict management styles). Chinese residing in Taiwan are chosen as the focus group. 62 engineering students in universities and 64 engineers in industry practices, totaling 126, were interviewed, and their conflict management styles toward supervisors and equally ranked peers were assessed using Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument. The cultural orientations are detected and articulated by the degree of people’s style adjustment that switches from one’s preferable style to another style to handle conflicts with his/her supervisors and peers differently. The results of the investigation data show that the adjustment of styles facing different situations clearly demonstrates the influences of cultural orientations. Our findings on Chinese cultural orientations (high power distance, femininity, and high uncertainty avoidance) may partially explain why Taiwanese-Chinese engineers prefer handling disputes through cumbersome administration routes and why most filed disputes will eventually escalate up to the central governmental authority for final settlements.
Wang, P, Mohamed, Y, Abourizk, S M and Rawa, A R T (2009) Flow Production of Pipe Spool Fabrication: Simulation to Support Implementation of Lean Technique. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1027–38.
Wang, Y, Goodrum, P M, Haas, C T and Glover, R W (2009) Analysis of Observed Skill Affinity Patterns and Motivation for Multiskilling among Craft Workers in the U.S. Industrial Construction Sector. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 999–1008.