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Adeleke, A (2017) Linking effective project management to business strategy in oil and gas industry through decision-making processes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Adigbo, F A (2020) Stakeholder engagement and construction project performance in Ghana, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Akinrinade, M B (2018) Managing risk in construction projects: A quantitative study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Banks, E R (2021) Women in construction: Exploring gender-diverse recruitment for engaging a full workforce, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: culture; discrimination; population; workforce; role theory; women; employment; recruitment; training; builder; carpenter; electrician; employee; plumber; case study
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2640064104
- Abstract:
This study reflects the construction workforce shortages and the possible solution to fulfill the labor gaps. The problem addressed in this study was the lack of women recruited for employment in midwestern U. S. construction companies. This problem affects the managers within the building industries, who could benefit from workforce development research. The purpose of this applied management study was to reduce builders’ costs associated with labor gaps by engaging more women to expand a labor pool. The chosen theoretical framework was social role theory (Miller, 2013). This was a qualitative multiple case study involving a convenience sample of 15 hiring managers (from a population of 60) from Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin within the painting, welding, tile-layers, plumbers, electricians, and carpenters. Research question 1: To what extent do recruitment practices in the male-dominated construction industry affect workforce shortages, if any? Theme one was a lack of recruitment strategies by hiring management; theme two was continuing discrimination that has affected workforce shortages. Research question two: Under what circumstances does management impact recruitment strategies in the male-dominated construction industry have on female applicants, if any? Theme three hiring management respondents said construction management does not have any recruitment strategies; theme four was discrimination because existing historical evidence also affects labor gaps. Research Question three: To what extent can hiring managers impact your company’s ability and recruiting strategy (strategies) to include more female applicants, if anything? Theme five uses an affirmative action type of program. Theme six was to hire a specialist to recruit women employees. Theme seven includes more support for women’s work and life balance. The implications were hiring managers need a recruiting plan, implement a diversity action plan, and utilize diversity training. Hiring a recruiter to help women support work and life balance, create mentorship programs, foster integrated workplace cultures. Recommendations for future study were research with a larger population, utilizing a mixed-method study, or attempting a broader literature review.
Charpia, J (2018) Employee turnover intentions in the construction industry: A quantitative correlational study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Coleman, N (2019) Project critical success factors: A study of linear transportation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Davis, C (2020) The influence of national culture on conflict in project management: How organizations manage conflict, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Edema, E U (2020) Risk mitigation strategies to prevent the failure of civil engineering projects in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Hallsted, B K (2010) Examining motivational factors in selecting spray polyurethane foam insulation for residential construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Hansen, D E (2021) Including commissioning during design phase benefits new construction: A qualitative case study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Hughes, M L (2020) Evaluating the impact of knowledge transfer on project delays for construction project delivery: A qualitative case study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Jones, G M (2017) A correlational study of the relationship between organizational objectives alignment and North American construction project success, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Katavic, I (2014) Corporate social responsibility and sustainable competitive advantage: A case study of the cement industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Lamb, C M (2017) Current construction management methodologies employed by front-line supervisors and degree of understanding of six sigma principles, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Miura, K (2017) International joint ventures in the US military construction programs in Japan: An exploratory case study investigation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Phillips-Alonge, O K (2017) The influence of partnering on the occurrence and cost of construction conflicts and disputes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Rodriguez, J L (2020) Psychosocial safety climate, psychosocial safety behavior, and injury reporting among Latino and Non-Latino construction workers in New York city: A correlational study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.
Slater, M B (2022) A modified e-Delphi study of project scope creep in the engineering construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Northcentral University.