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Andi and Minato, T (2003) Representing casual mechanism of defective designs: a system approach considering human errors. Construction Management and Economics, 21(03), 297-305.

Dulaimi, M F, Ling, F Y Y and Bajracharya, A (2003) Organizational motivation and inter-organizational interaction in construction innovation in Singapore. Construction Management and Economics, 21(03), 307-18.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction innovation; organizational motivation; inter-organizational interaction; origin organization; support organization
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000056144
  • Abstract:

    This paper examines the individual firm’s motivation to adopt innovation in a construction project, and the inter-organizational interactions of relevant parties involved in innovation. Based on the theory of organizational motivation and inter-organizational relationships, seven hypotheses are set out. These hypotheses are tested using a structured questionnaire, and data were collected via a postal survey. From the results, it is concluded that an innovative proposal may be successfully implemented in the project if effort is put into carrying the innovation through, and there are high expected goals, favourable results and high commitment. Firms need to be motivated to adopt the innovation, be optimistic about the results and exert additional effort. Incentives for the supporting parties need to be substantial to persuade them to participate in the innovation. In addition, the innovation should be designed such that it could draw all upstream and downstream parties together, and all their interests are looked after in the project.

El-Haram, M A and Horner, R M W (2003) Application of the principles of ILS to the development of cost effective maintenance strategies for existing building stock. Construction Management and Economics, 21(03), 283-96.

Nicholas, J and Edwards, D J (2003) A model to evaluate materials suppliers' and contractors' business interations. Construction Management and Economics, 21(03), 237-45.

Piertroforte, R and Gregori, T (2003) An input-output analysis of the construction sector in highly developed economies. Construction Management and Economics, 21(03), 319-27.

Pongpeng, J and Liston, J (2003) Contractor ability criteria: a view from the Thai construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 21(03), 267-82.

Tam, C M and Tong, T K L (2003) GA-ANN model for optimizing the locations of tower crane and supply points for high-rise public housing construction. Construction Management and Economics, 21(03), 257-66.

Tang, Y H (2003) Selecting superior performance improvement policies. Construction Management and Economics, 21(03), 247-56.