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Blismas, N G, Sher, W, Thorpe, A and Baldwin, A (2004) A typology for clients' multi-project environments. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 357-71.

Bröchner, J, Rosander, S and Waara, F (2004) Cross-border post-acquisition knowledge transfer among construction consultants. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 421-7.

Chew, M Y L and Tan, S S (2004) A multivariate approach to maintenance prediction of wet areas. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 395-407.

Garvin, M J and Cheah, C Y J (2004) Valuation techniques for infrastructure investment decisions. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 373-83.

Kishk, M (2004) Combining various facets of uncertainty in whole-life cost modelling. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 429-35.

Lam, Y T and Chen, Z (2004) The development of the construction legal system in China. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 347-56.

Lingard, H and Lin, J (2004) Career, family and work environment determinants of organizational commitment among women in the Australian construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 409-420.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Women; construction; work-family conflict; career; organizational commitment
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000122186
  • Abstract:

    A survey of women in the Australian construction industry was undertaken to examine the relationship between career, family and work environment variables on women’s organizational commitment. Questionnaires were distributed to three hundred women in construction occupations and 109 completed and usable questionnaires were returned. Career choice commitment, satisfaction with career progression, job involvement, supervisory support and perception of the organizational diversity climate were significantly correlated with respondents’ organizational commitment. No demographic or family variables were correlated with organizational commitment. Neither did organizational commitment differ significantly between women with dependent children and childless women or women with non-dependent children. It is concluded that construction firms aiming to improve organizational commitment among female employees should ensure women have access to career development opportunities and ensure just processes are used in allocating organizational rewards. Construction firms are also recommended to implement diversity initiatives and educate employees, particularly supervisors, in supportive management for a diverse workforce.

Loosemore, M and Lam, A S Y (2004) The locus of control: a determinant of opportunistic behaviour in construction health and safety. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 385-94.

Yiu, C Y, Lu, X H, Leung, M Y and Jin, W X (2004) A longitudinal analysis on the relationship between construction output and GDP in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 339-45.