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Chan, S L (2002) Responses of selected economic indicators to construction output shocks: the case of Singapore. Construction Management and Economics, 20(06), 523-33.

Emsley, M W, Lowe, D J, Duff, A R, Harding, A and Hickson, A (2002) Data modelling and the application of a neural network approach to the prediction of total construction costs. Construction Management and Economics, 20(06), 465-72.

Goulding, J S and Al-Shawi, M (2002) Generic and specific IT training: a process protocol model for construction. Construction Management and Economics, 20(06), 493-505.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: business strategy; information technology; process modelling; training
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190210151069
  • Abstract:

    This paper considers the generic processes involved in structuring an information technology (IT) training strategy to meet a construction organization’s business strategy. It identifies and discusses how generic and specific IT training needs can be affected by the availability and priority of resources, type of organizational infrastructure, degree of management commitment, and prevailing level of culture. It goes on to discuss the principles of the capability maturity model (CMM), developed at Carnegie Mellon University, and the concepts of the process protocol (PP), developed by Salford University. It builds upon these approaches to analyse the key sequential stages and links needed to satisfy (or close) the ’performance gap’ between the business strategy and the IT training strategy. An IT training model is presented the remit of which can help managers assess the impact of IT training on their organization’s business strategy

Lingard, H and Sublet, A (2002) The impact of job and organizational demands on marital or relationship satisfaction and conflict among Australia civil engineers. Construction Management and Economics, 20(06), 507-21.

Marzouk, M and Moselhi, O (2002) Simulation optimization for earthmoving operations using genetic algorithms. Construction Management and Economics, 20(06), 535-43.

Ngai, S C, Drew, D S, Low, H P and Skitmore, M (2002) A theoretical framework for determining the minimum number of bidders in construction bidding competitions. Construction Management and Economics, 20(06), 473-82.

Shi, J J (2002) Three methods for verifying and validating the simulation of a construction operation. Construction Management and Economics, 20(06), 483-91.