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Anvuur, A M and Kumaraswamy, M M (2012) Measurement and Antecedents of Cooperation in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 797–810.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction management; Personnel management; Performance characteristics; Cooperation; Motivation; Performance; Personnel management;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000498
- Abstract:
The cooperation construct in construction lacks conceptual-definitional clarity. A multidimensional model of cooperation is proposed in which the construct is conceptualized as comprising four related yet conceptually distinct behaviors: in-role, extrarole, compliance, and deference behavior. The construct validity of this model is assessed using confirmatory factor analysis and a sample of 140 professional managers in Hong Kong. Structural equation modeling is then used to test specific predictions linking the four cooperative behaviors with two extrinsic (incentives and sanctions) and intrinsic (intrinsic job satisfaction and legitimacy) job cognition variables. Findings confirm the convergent, discriminant, and nomological validity of the proposed model. Between them, the two intrinsic job cognition variables predict all four behavior dimensions: intrinsic job satisfaction predicts in-role and extrarole behaviors; and legitimacy predicts compliance and deference behaviors. In contrast, the influence of the extrinsic job cognition variables on cooperative behavior is imprecise and weaker. The research suggests that initiatives aimed at improving the level of cooperation in construction project settings should focus more attention on stimulating the internal motivations (enhancing personal causality) of project actors.
Elbeltagi, E E, Hosny, O A, Elhakeem, A, Abdelrazek, M E and El-Abbasy, M S (2012) Fuzzy Logic Model for Selection of Vertical Formwork Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 832–40.
Gharaibeh, N G, Liu, L and Wani, S S (2012) Skip-Lot Acceptance Sampling Plans for Highway Construction and Materials. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 791–6.
Hon, C K H, Chan, A P C and Yam, M C H (2012) Empirical Study to Investigate the Difficulties of Implementing Safety Practices in the Repair and Maintenance Sector in Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 877–84.
Jarkas, A M and Bitar, C G (2012) Factors Affecting Construction Labor Productivity in Kuwait. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 811–20.
Koulinas, G K and Anagnostopoulos, K P (2012) Construction Resource Allocation and Leveling Using a Threshold Accepting–Based Hyperheuristic Algorithm. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 854–63.
Laan, A, Voordijk, H, Noorderhaven, N and Dewulf, G (2012) Levels of Interorganizational Trust in Construction Projects: Empirical Evidence. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 821–31.
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Moon, S, Ha, C and Yang, J (2012) Structured Idea Creation for Improving the Value of Construction Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 841–53.
Park, M, Yang, Y, Lee, H, Han, S and Ji, S (2012) Floor-Level Construction Material Layout Planning Model Considering Actual Travel Path. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 905–15.
Suk, S, Hwang, B, Dai, J, Caldas, C H and Mulva, S P (2012) Performance Dashboard for a Pharmaceutical Project Benchmarking Program. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 864–76.
Too, E G (2012) Capability Model to Improve Infrastructure Asset Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(07), 885–96.