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Anjomshoa, E (2024) Key performance indicators of construction companies in branding products and construction projects for success in a competitive environment in Iran. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 2151-75.
Arora, M, Prakash, A, Mittal, A and Singh, S (2024) Examining the slow acceptance of HR analytics in the Indian engineering and construction industry: a SEM-ANN-based approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 1973-93.
Aslam, M, Baffoe-Twum, E and Malik, S (2024) Benchmarking lean construction conformance in Pakistan’s construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 2077-100.
Chan, I Y S and Chen, H (2024) Towards an integrative analysis of underground environment and human health: a survey and field measurement approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 1807-34.
Cole-Colander, C (2003) Designing the Customer Experience. Building Research & Information, 31(05), 357–66.
Cong, W, Zhang, S, Liang, H and Xiang, Q (2024) Impact of challenge and hindrance job stressors on informal safety communication of construction workers in China: the moderating role of co-worker relationship. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 2011-33.
Cooper, R, Bruce, M, Wootton, A, Hands, D and Daly, L (2003) Managing design in the extended enterprise. Building Research & Information, 31(05), 367–78.
Espinoza, D and Morris, J W F (2013) Decoupled NPV: a simple, improved method to value infrastructure investments. Construction Management and Economics, 31(05), 471-96.
Fazeli, A, Banihashemi, S, Hajirasouli, A and Mohandes, S R (2024) Automated 4D BIM development: the resource specification and optimization approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 1896-922.
Fellows, R and Liu, A M M (2013) Use and misuse of the concept of culture. Construction Management and Economics, 31(05), 401-22.
- Type: Journal Article
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- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2013.794296
- Abstract:
Culture is an all-pervading construct of human existence but its conceptualization is contested. As such, it is problematic to define or measure culture as different paradigms adopt radically different approaches. Emic approaches are, essentially, inward-looking and, via a constructivist paradigm, assert that a culture can be investigated validly only from that culture's own perspective (idiographic). Etic approaches are concerned with an outside view, especially for cross-cultural investigations, and so tend to adopt a positivist perspective using surveys, models and dimensions (nomothetic). With increasing acceptance of varying conceptualizations, multiple methodologies and methods of research, founded on alternative philosophical stances, differing approaches to researching culture are pursued. However, several important issues of debate remain and are addressed, especially surrounding the seminal work of Geert Hofstede. Further concerns relate to levels of analyses (notably, the ecological fallacy and its reverse), scales of measurement for data collection and analysis, and their combination into indices. How people adapt to and accommodate different cultures is addressed, including structuring of organizational relationships (alliances, etc.) and the enduring debate over whether culture can be managed and the likely consequences of cultural management endeavours. Thus, the approach of positive criticism is adopted in this review of theory and literature to address the main issues in both the topic of culture and its philosophical underpinnings, and of how research methodologies and methods have been used in researching culture. Aspects of good practice and of less good practice are identified throughout to assist researchers and to stimulate further rigorous research into culture in construction. Primary findings emphasize the imperative of coherent and consistent uses of models and levels of analysis, care and rigour in use of scales and attention to the impacts of language and culture on data from respondents.
Gann, D M, Salter, A J and Whyte, J K (2003) Design Quality Indicator as a tool for thinking. Building Research & Information, 31(05), 318–33.
Ghansah, F A, Lu, W and Ababio, B K (2024) Modelling the critical challenges of quality assurance of cross-border construction logistics and supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 2128-50.
Gibson, E G and Gebken, R J (2003) Design quality in pre-project planning: applications of the Project Definition Rating Index. Building Research & Information, 31(05), 346–56.
Goh, Y M and Chua, D (2013) Neural network analysis of construction safety management systems: a case study in Singapore. Construction Management and Economics, 31(05), 460-70.
Guo, Y, Liu, J, Chen, C, Luo, X and Martek, I (2024) PPP project price mode typologies: a China-based comparative case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 2034-52.
Han, Y, Shen, J, Zhu, X, An, B and Bao, X (2024) Interaction mechanisms of interface management risks in complex systems of high-speed rail construction projects: an association rule mining-based modeling framework. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 2101-27.
Hansen, K L and Vanegas, J A (2003) Improving design quality through briefing automation. Building Research & Information, 31(05), 379–86.
Hu, Y, Song, J and Zhao, T (2024) Evolutionary game analysis of the intelligent upgrading of smart solar photovoltaic projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 1835-56.
Huang, W, Zhong, D and Chen, Y (2024) The relationship between construction workers’ emotional intelligence and safety performance. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 2176-201.
Li, H, Chen, Y, Zheng, J, Fang, Y, Yang, Y, Skitmore, M, Rusch, R and Jiang, T (2024) The influence of the psychological contract on the safety of performance of construction workers in China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 1879-95.
Liao, L, Ye, Y, Wei, N, Li, H and Fan, C (2024) Exploring blockchain technology acceptance among non-managerial construction practitioners in Shenzhen, China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 2053-76.
Odeyinka, H A, Lowe, J and Kaka, A P (2013) Artificial neural network cost flow risk assessment model. Construction Management and Economics, 31(05), 423-39.
Onubi, H O, Carpio, M and Hassan, A S (2024) Job satisfaction in green construction projects: antecedent roles of green work climate, pro-environmental construction practice and green human capital. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 1857-78.
Orr, S and Jadhav, A (2024) The effect of construction sustainability system interactions on financial performance: a sociotechnical perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 1923-46.
Pinder, J, Iii, R S and Saker, J (2013) Stakeholder perspectives on developing more adaptable buildings. Construction Management and Economics, 31(05), 440-59.
Thomson, D S, Austin, S A, Devine-Wright, H and Mills, G R (2003) Managing value and quality in design. Building Research & Information, 31(05), 334–45.
Tiew, S Y (2024) Factors affecting performance of graduate architects in contract implementation management: a case study on housing projects in Malaysia. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 1789-806.
Wang, D, Luo, J and Wang, Y (2024) Multifactor uncertainty analysis of prefabricated building supply chain: qualitative comparative analysis. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 1994-2010.
Whyte, J K and Gann, D M (2003) Design Quality Indicators: work in progress. Building Research & Information, 31(05), 387–98.
Wu, X, Qian, Q and Zhang, M (2024) Impact of supervisor leadership on construction worker safety behavior in China: the moderating role of social capital. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(05), 1947-72.