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Chen, J J (1996) The impact of public construction investment upon special economic zones: the Chinese experience. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 175-82.

Finch, E F, Flanagan, R and Marsh, L (1996) Auto-ID application in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 121-9.

Green, S D (1996) A metaphorical analysis of client organizations and the briefing process. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 155-64.

Kometa, S T, Olomolaiye, P O and Harris, F C (1996) Validation of the model for evaluating client-generated risk by project consultants. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 131-45.

Lambropoulos, J, Manolopoulos, N and Pantouvakis, J P (1996) SEMANTIC: smart earth moving analysis and estimation of cost. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 79-92.

MacSporran, C and Tucker, S N (1996) Target budget levels for building operating costs. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 103-19.

Ranasinghe, M (1996) Mine restoration bond for clay mining and its impact on the prices of building materials in Sri Lanka. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 165-74.

Shoesmith, D R (1996) A study of the management and procurement of building services work. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 93-101.

Sommerville, J (1996) An analysis of recruitment sources and employee turnover in Scottish construction organizations. Construction Management and Economics, 14(02), 147-54.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: employee tenure; recruitment; Scottish firm
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461996373584
  • Abstract:

    The aim of this research is to test the hypothesis that particular recruitment sources are associated with employee turnover within certain construction organizations. Hypothesis validity would enable management of similar organizations, through the use of more favourable recruitment sources, to reduce or eliminate the employment of individuals who may yield shortened periods of tenure. In the research, 15 recruitment sources used by construction organizations to obtain new employees are compared in terms of their influence on employee tenure and turnover. Personnel records of construction organizations were analysed and from this analysis sources identified which are associated with lower turnover rates and also of stable or longer employee tenure. For each of the organizations considered, specific sources are shown to be indicators of stable employee tenure. Conversely, each organization demonstrates sources which are shown to be associated with high levels of employee turnover.