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Bowen, P, Govender, R and Edwards, P (2014) Structural Equation Modeling of Occupational Stress in the Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(09).
Chang, C and Chou, H (2014) Transaction-Cost Approach to the Comparative Analysis of User-Pay and Government-Pay Public-Private Partnership Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(09).
Choi, B, Lee, H, Park, M, Cho, Y K and Kim, H (2014) Framework for Work-Space Planning Using Four-Dimensional BIM in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(09).
Deng, X, Low, S P, Li, Q and Zhao, X (2014) Developing Competitive Advantages in Political Risk Management for International Construction Enterprises. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(09).
Elazouni, A and Abido, M A (2014) Enhanced Trade-Off of Construction Projects: Finance-Resource-Profit. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(09).
Hindman, D P, Bamberg, C R and Nussbaum, M A (2014) Bracing of Wood Composite I-Joists to Resist Lateral Buckling from Walking Loads. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(09).
Le, Y, Shan, M, Chan, A P C and Hu, Y (2014) Investigating the Causal Relationships between Causes of and Vulnerabilities to Corruption in the Chinese Public Construction Sector. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(09).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Risk management; Construction industry; China; Social factors; Political factors; Corruption vulnerabilities; Cause; Public construction sector; China; Labor and personnel issues;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000886
- Abstract:
Understanding relationships between causes of and vulnerabilities to corruption are essential in corruption research in construction because it addresses the fundamental issues of the widespread corruption in the public construction sector. Through an empirical survey, this study aims to investigate effects of the two causes of corruption, the flawed regulation systems and lack of a positive industrial climate, on five various kinds of corrupt vulnerabilities in China. The data were collected from officials, practitioners, and academics involved in the Chinese public construction sector, and then analyzed by factor analysis and partial least-squares structural equation modeling. The analysis results suggest that the flawed regulation systems have a higher influence on corruption vulnerabilities than the lack of a positive industrial climate. The results also indicate that the most influential item on the flawed regulation systems is negative leader roles, followed by inadequate sanctions, lack of rigorous supervision, and multifarious licenses and permits. The most influential item on the lack of a positive industrial climate is interpersonal connections, followed by overclose relationships among contracting parties, great project complexity, and poor professional ethical standards. Based on these research findings, this study contributes to knowledge by validating the theoretical hypothesis in China. Finally, recommendations for future practice and research are provided in this study.
Li, Y and Taylor, T R B (2014) Modeling the Impact of Design Rework on Transportation Infrastructure Construction Project Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(09).
Mostafa, M A and El-Gohary, N M (2014) Stakeholder-Sensitive Social Welfare–Oriented Benefit Analysis for Sustainable Infrastructure Project Development. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(09).
Votano, S and Sunindijo, R Y (2014) Client Safety Roles in Small and Medium Construction Projects in Australia. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(09).
Young-Corbett, D E (2014) Prevention through Design: Health Hazards in Asphalt Roofing. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(09).