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Ball, M, Farshchi, M and Grilli, M (2000) Competition and the persistence of profits in the UK construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 18(07), 733-45.

Bresnen, M and Marshall, N (2000) Building partnerships: case studies of client-contractor collaboration in the UK construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 18(07), 819-32.

Chan, A P C (2000) Evaluation of enhanced design and build system: a case study of a hospital project. Construction Management and Economics, 18(07), 863-71.

Davidson, M and Leather, P (2000) Choice or necessity? A review of the role of DIY in tackling housing repair and maintenance. Construction Management and Economics, 18(07), 747-56.

Kumaraswamy, M M and Dissanayaka, S M (2000) ISO 9000 and beyond: from a Hong Kong construction perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 18(07), 783-96.

Langford, D A, El-Tigani, H and Marosszeky, M (2000) Does quality assurance deliver higher productivity?. Construction Management and Economics, 18(07), 775-82.

Loosemore, M and Tan, C C (2000) Occupational bias in construction management research. Construction Management and Economics, 18(07), 757-66.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: attitudes; beliefs; culture; occupation; research
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461900433041
  • Abstract:

    Biased research results occur when allowances are not made for the cultural perspectives of researchers and respondents. Occupation is a strong source of cultural differentiation in the construction industry, and this paper investigates the potential for bias to arise from people’s association with a particular group. A model of occupational stereotypes is presented which expands our current understanding of how different professions perceive each other. This is useful in a research context because it provides a firmer foundation for the interpretation of past research results. Furthermore, it enables researchers to understand the potential for bias to arise from their own occupational backgrounds and to acknowledge these in their research results. A series of suggestions are made which may help researchers reduce occupational bias in their research.

MacKenzie, S, Kilpatrick, A R and Akintoye, A (2000) UK construction skills shortage response strategies and an analysis of industry perceptions. Construction Management and Economics, 18(07), 853-62.

Ng, S T, Cheung, S O, Skitmore, M R, Lam, K C and Wong, L Y (2000) Prediction of tender price index directional changes. Construction Management and Economics, 18(07), 843-52.

Smithers, G L and Walker, D H T (2000) The effect of the workplace on motivation and demotivation of construction professionals. Construction Management and Economics, 18(07), 833-41.

Tombesi, P (2000) Modelling the dynamics of design error induced rework in construction: comment. Construction Management and Economics, 18(07), 727-32.

Winch, G M (2000) Innovativeness in British and French construction: the evidence from Transmanche-Link. Construction Management and Economics, 18(07), 807-17.

Wong, C H, Holt, G D and Cooper, P A (2000) Lowest price or value? Investigation of UK construction clients' tender selection process. Construction Management and Economics, 18(07), 767-74.

Wong, E S, Then, D and Skitmore, M R (2000) Antecedents of trust in intra-organizational relationships within three Singapore public sector construction project management agencies. Construction Management and Economics, 18(07), 797-806.