The impact modeling of project management function behaviors on construction labor productivity
International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management
ISSN: 1741-0401
Article publication date: 29 April 2021
Issue publication date: 16 August 2022
Abstract
Purpose
Construction labor productivity (LP) is the key element in forming the success of construction projects. Numerous studies on the topic of critical success factors (CSFs) within construction LP have been conducted, but the results have rarely emphasized developing factors related to managerial function behaviors (MFBs) and examining its relationship with construction LP, a key criterion for measuring construction effectiveness; these less researched topics were the aims of this study.
Design/methodology/approach
The empirical research studies were designed to develop managerial behavior's attributes based upon a literature adaptation and focus group studies (FGSs). Then, the causal relationships between MFBs and LP were examined by drawing on project-specific data collected from 195 completed construction projects in Vietnam, which was to the approach to an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and Bayesian model averaging (BMA) technique.
Findings
The findings reveal that the MFBs' attributes were organized into a four-factor MFB framework: “cooperation emphasis (COOP),” “people orientation (PEOP),” “commitment emphasis (COMT)” and “leadership promotion (LEAD).” The findings reveal that COOP, PEOP and COMT have significant effects on LP.
Originality/value
The success of this approach is expected to broaden academic's horizons of factors affected LP and suggest a useful tool for supporting the project management professionals in enhancing construction LP and sustainability.
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Acknowledgements
This paper is a result of the project B2019-GHA-04 funded by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam and the support of University of Transport and Communications, Vietnam. The author would like to express appreciation to the construction professionals in Vietnam who kindly contributed their professional experiences and knowledge to this research.Conflicts of interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest. The founding sponsors had no role in the design of the study; in the collection, analyses or interpretation of data; in the writing of the manuscript and in the decision to publish the results.
Citation
Nguyen, L.H. (2022), "The impact modeling of project management function behaviors on construction labor productivity", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 71 No. 7, pp. 2991-3008. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-09-2020-0478
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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