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Bodiford, A D (2007) The impact of gender diversity in the culture of the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nova Southeastern University.
Cross, B J (2003) Self-perceived leadership: A comparative study of domestic and international project managers in a large United States-based engineering and construction firm, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nova Southeastern University.
Estrin, J (2017) Impact of leadership strategies on perceived climate of safety at the construction job site, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nova Southeastern University.
Harmon, K M J (2003) Dispute review boards and construction conflicts: Attitudes and opinions of construction industry members, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nova Southeastern University.
Locay, A (2012) An examination of collective behavior, optimism, uncertainty and their effects on corporate strategies in the home building industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nova Southeastern University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: uncertainty; building industry; corporate strategy; builder
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/1095549236
- Abstract:
Research was conducted to determine whether there is a relationship between the theory of collective behavior and the selection of a corporate strategy. To conduct the first portion of the study, existing survey information was obtained from the National Association of Home Builders to investigate the existence of a heightened shared feeling of optimism within the home building industry. A test of the variance (ANOVA) suggests that during the housing boom the industry experienced peak levels of optimism consistent with the theory of collective behavior. Using secondary financial data, the research then investigated the possibility that builders moved to a growth strategy as a response to that heightened sense of optimism. A test of the variance (ANOVA) suggests that builders moved to a growth strategy as a response to the heightened optimism by substantially increasing their assets, debt and shares outstanding, as compared to previous years. Using the results of 150 surveys, the study investigated the theory that optimism lowers the effects of uncertainty. Hence, the research hypothesized that as optimism increases, uncertainty decreases, and as a result, strategic growth decisions become more likely. The research found strong correlations between respondents who were optimistic and those willing to make decisions that are consistent with growth strategies. The analysis found negative correlations with optimism and uncertainty. More specifically, the research concluded that as optimism increases, uncertainty decreases, and thus, home building managers are more likely to move to a growth strategy. In general, the research supports the hypothesis that collective behavior can have a significant impact on strategic decisions among managers. While previous research suggests that information is the variable that lowers levels of uncertainty, this research supports the possibility of an additional variable: optimism.
Rechenthin, D E (2005) Project management and safety: Attribution theory as it applies to project safety, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nova Southeastern University.
Tamtana, J S (2001) How technology strategy affects technology transfer and competitive performance in the Indonesian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nova Southeastern University.
Wofford, T D (2003) A study of worker demographics and workplace job satisfaction for employees in a global engineering and construction organization, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nova Southeastern University.