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Barot, B (2002) Growth and business cycles for the Swedish economy. Journal of Construction Research, 3(02), 217–53.

Chan, E H W and Chan, A T S (2002) Development of professional system in the construction industry of China. Journal of Construction Research, 3(02), 271–84.

Devapriya, K A K and Pretorius, F (2002) The economic implication of project finance arrangements for BOO/BOT power projects in Asia. Journal of Construction Research, 3(02), 285–309.

English, J (2002) The communication problems experienced by workforce on site, and their possible solutions. Journal of Construction Research, 3(02), 311–21.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: communication; ethnicity; cultural differences; management; training
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1609-9451
  • URL: http://www.worldscinet.com/jcr/03/0302/S1609945102000163.html
  • Abstract:
    Construction industries in developing countries need to shift perceptions to include other ethnic groups. Differences in perceptions result in miscommunication and have these consequences: (i) misinterpretation of messages and resentment arising form behaviour that is inappropriate to the worker's culture; (ii) different ethnic groups avoiding contact with each other because of inter-cultural tensions; and (iii) poor efficiency. A study was undertaken in South Africa in which groups of construction site workforce were trained in communication skills with an accent on cross cultural communication. After the training, participants were interviewed to complete the sourcing of data on behaviour changes. Results showed an improved ability in trainees to cooperate.

Love, P E D, Tse, R Y C, Holt, G D and Proverbs, D G (2002) Transaction Costs, Learning, and Alliances. Journal of Construction Research, 3(02), 193–207.

Shen, L-Y, Wu, M and Wang, J Y (2002) A model for assessing the feasibility of construction project in contributing to the attainment of sustainable development. Journal of Construction Research, 3(02), 255–69.

Woodhead, R M and Downs, C G (2002) Facilitation as a research method to improve value management capabilities. Journal of Construction Research, 3(02), 209–16.