TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– Construction is a competitive, ever‐changing, and challenging industry. Therefore, it is not surprising that the majority of construction professionals suffer from stress, especially construction project managers (C‐PMs), who are often driven by the time pressures, uncertainties, crisis‐ridden environment, and dynamic social structures that are intrinsic to every construction project. Extensive literature has indicated that stress can be categorized into: job stress, burnout, and physiological stress. This study aims to investigate the impact of stress on the performance of C‐PMs.Design/methodology/approach– To investigate the relationships between stress and performance among C‐PMs, a questionnaire was designed based on the extensive literature, and was sent to 500 C‐PMs who had amassed at least five years' direct working experience in the construction industry. A total of 108 completed questionnaires were returned, representing a response rate of 21.6 percent. Based on the data collected, an integrated structural equation model of the stresses and performances of C‐PMs was developed using Lisrel 8.0.Findings– The results of structural equation modelling reveal the following: job stress is the antecedent of burnout, while burnout can further predict physiological stress for C‐PMs; job stress is negatively related only to their task performance; both burnout and physiological stress are negatively related to their organizational performance; and task performance leads positively to their interpersonal performance. Recommendations are given based on the findings to enhance their stress and performance levels.Originality/value– This study provides a comprehensive investigation into the impact of various types of stress on the performances of C‐PMs. The result constitutes a significant step towards the stress management of C‐PMs in the dynamic and stressful construction industry.
VL  - 18
IS  - 3
SN  - 0969-9988
DO  - 10.1108/09699981111126205
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/09699981111126205
AU  - Leung Mei‐yung
AU  - Shan Isabelle Chan Yee
AU  - Dongyu Chen
PY  - 2011
Y1  - 2011/01/01
TI  - Structural linear relationships between job stress, burnout, physiological stress, and performance of construction project managers
T2  - Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 312
EP  - 328
Y2  - 2024/04/19
ER  -