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Adjei, K O (2020) A model for predicting cost control practice in the Ghanaian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.
Agumba, J N (2013) A construction health and safety performance improvement model for South African small and medium enterprises, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).
Ansah, S K (2018) An integrated total quality management model for the Ghanaian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).
Coffie, G H (2018) Development of a cost-predicting model for construction projects in Ghana, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).
Eyiah-Botwe, E (2017) Development of a sustainable stakeholder management framework for construction projects in Ghana, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.
Grobler, K (2000) Improving the effectiveness and image of the building and civil construction process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.
Ladzani, M W (2009) Evaluation of small and medium-sized enterprises' performance in the built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).
Makabate, C T (2021) Investigating the adoption of building information modelling (BIM) within the small medium enterprises (SMEs) in contracting and consulting organisatios in the South African construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.
Marnewick, C (2008) Ensuring succesful erp implementations using the vision-to-project framework, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).
Marxen, K (2017) Demand guarantees in the construction industry: A comparative legal study of their use and abuse from a South African, English and German perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.
Musonda, I (2012) Construction health and safety (H&S) performance improvement: a client-centred model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.
Mwanaumo, E M (2013) An integrated approach to multi-stakeholder interventions in construction health and safety, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).
Nkomo, M W (2020) Assessment of mentoring of construction workers in the South African construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.
Nyakala, K S (2017) Developing a road construction quality assurance process measurement tool: The case of Mopani district municipality, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.
Ogunsanya, O A (2018) Integrated sustainable procurement model for the Nigerian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).
Ojo, E M (2016) Assessment of green supply-chain management in South African and Nigerian construction firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).
Shikweni, S (2018) Talent management in the South African construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: competitive advantage; construction sector; diversity and inclusion; skills; workforce; grounded theory; management theory; business strategy; labour market; South Africa; interview; participant observation; qualitative research
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2528189406
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Orientation. Talent management is the cornerstone for sustaining competitive advantage within organisations. In light of the ongoing war on talent, organisations are stepping up their talent management practices to attract and retain the best of the crop. The South African construction industry in particular, is constrained by the shortage of skills, thus making talent management a strategic priority to address these challenges. On the basis of this challenge, this study on talent management was conducted in a local construction organisation. Purpose. Paying attention to talent management in the South African construction industry the study aims to unravel and describe perceptions on the talent management practices of a particular organisation and to offer a substantive theory. Research Questions. Four research questions guided the study: • How did people view and perceive the organisation’s talent management? • What did they perceive as the enablers, initiatives and benefits of the talent management practices and also the barriers to these practices? • What knowledge, policies, capabilities and support mechanisms were in place to support the effective implementation of talent management in the industry? • What talent management insights and experience may be gained from other organisations outside of South Africa? Research Approach, Strategy and Methodology. A qualitative research approach was adopted for the study and a single case strategy was utilised. A South African’s construction and engineering project-based organisation located in the Gauteng Province was selected as research setting. Data were generated from interviews, participant observation and company documents. Grounded theory was used to analyse people’s experiences and views of talent management in the organisation. Key findings and discoveries. Firstly, talent management in the construction industry is a collective endeavour which is premised on dependence, interdependence and mutually required practices and actions of the organisation and its talented employees. Secondly, internal enablers are necessary to focus and drive business outcomes by aligning talent management practices to a well-crafted strategy, an appropriate choice of approach (inclusive or exclusive talent), policies and procedures, leadership and technology. Thirdly, although embedded within the organisation it is not possible to divorce the effective management of talent from the global business environment, a regulatory framework, labour market dynamics, brand image and diversity and inclusion. Fourthly, in implementing key talent management practices, that is, talent sourcing, managing, growing and compensation, contextual factors brought about by internal and external enablers should be taken into consideration. Finally, effective implementation of talent management practices yields talent attraction and retention which, in turn lead to competitive advantage, effective financial performance, and sustainable business. Contributions. The findings of the study have implications for both theory and practice. Theory. Firstly, the substantive theory for managing talent in the construction sector expands existing knowledge by integrating first-order concrete experiences with abstract, scholarly concepts derived from the literature, thus illuminating several interrelated concepts or building blocks in respect of talent management theory. Secondly, because retaining key talent appears to remain a challenge for organisations, the substantive theory provides a framework for alternative solutions to address this and associated issues. Thirdly, the study offers insights into the external environment and market conditions affecting the flow of talent in organisations which need to be addressed. Finally, the study expands the existing body of knowledge on local talent management to the construction industry. Practice. The practical contribution is fourfold. Firstly, the study offers a framework and useful recommendations for practising managers, leaders and policymakers generall , that is, in organisations other than in the construction industry, to address talent management issues. Secondly, it provides guidelines to simplify complex issues, thus optimising talent management. Thirdly, with regard to the external environment, the framework aids the issue of competitive advantage by providing insight into the way in which organisations may reduce their risk of non-compliance with employment legislation. Finally, the research provides strategic alignment on talent management in the challenging context of globalisation, regulatory frameworks and labour market dynamics, as well as issues such as organisational image, diversity and inclusion. Recommendations. The study offers recommendations for the company where the study was conducted, for organisations in general, and for future research. • The company where the study was conducted. The talent management strategy should be developed and integrated into the business strategy, while accountability for the execution of the strategy should be elevated to a subcommittee of its board. The organisation should consider a formalising, independent calibration process of performance and potential ratings to ensure the elimination of the perceived biasness and inconsistency in its performance reviews and compensation of talent. In addition, the performance management process should foster the transfer of skills from the retirees to young talent within a defined period. Since the organisation has a diverse generational workforce, it should consider stimulating the attraction and retention of talent through tailored employee value proposition. • Organisations generally. The talent shortage confronting different industries in the country necessitates a holistic approach in order to strengthen the links between industry stakeholders, such as employer organisations, organised labour, sector education and training authorities, and training providers. It is also recommended that organisations should consider mapping their talent management practices through an internal audit process, with the national HR standards developed by the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP). • Future research. Areas that should be covered here, are: (i) the effectiveness of talent management practices; (ii) talent diversity; and (iii) the impact of transformation on talent management in the South African context.
Somiah, M K (2018) An integrated competitive advantage model for indigenous construction firms in the Ghanaian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).
Yankah, J E (2018) An integrated framework of marketing in construction contracting enterprises in the Ghanaian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg (South Africa).
Zaayman, L (2017) Optimisation of mechanised maintenance management of railway track infrastructure, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Johannesburg.