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Baarts, C (2009) Collective individualism: the informal and emergent dynamics of practising safety in a high-risk work environment. Construction Management and Economics, 27(10), 949–57.
Barrett, P and Sutrisna, M (2009) Methodological strategies to gain insights into informality and emergence in construction project case studies. Construction Management and Economics, 27(10), 935–48.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: case study; cognitive mapping; construction projects; emergence; grounded theory methodology; informality; rich picture diagrams
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190903273943
- Abstract:
In investigating complex situations, such as construction projects, the case study approach has been considered reliable to capture rich information for the purpose of the investigation by allowing the investigators to retain the holistic and meaningful characteristics of real-life events. Subsequent to data capture, data analysis will take place according to the intended research methodology. However, there is a potential for certain information to be hidden within the data and diluted during this data analysis phase. In order to minimize this and to reveal informal aspects and freshly emerging themes from the case study data, it is proposed that there is great value in analysing case studies on various levels, through different phases using multiple methods. Examples of the outcomes of applying multiple analyses involving different approaches, such as grounded theory methodology, rich picture diagrams and cognitive mapping, to the same set of data from multiple case studies are presented and discussed. This application of multiple analyses to case study research of construction projects provides valuable insights by revealing informal aspects and stimulating the emergence of a fresh understanding of the processes and interactions among different stakeholders. From the findings, the limits of the formal management systems were revealed. Further, the limits of tacit understanding around an evolving shared vision for a project were found to be substantial dimensions in understanding construction projects in a more holistic way.
Bresnen, M (2009) Living the dream? Understanding partnering as emergent practice. Construction Management and Economics, 27(10), 923–33.
Georg, S and Tryggestad, K (2009) On the emergence of roles in construction: the qualculative role of project management. Construction Management and Economics, 27(10), 969–81.
Gluch, P (2009) Unfolding roles and identities of professionals in construction projects: exploring the informality of practices. Construction Management and Economics, 27(10), 959–68.
Gorse, C A and Emmitt, S (2009) Informal interaction in construction progress meetings. Construction Management and Economics, 27(10), 983–93.
Kao, C-C, Green, S D and Larsen, G D (2009) Emergent discourses of construction competitiveness: localized learning and embeddedness. Construction Management and Economics, 27(10), 1005–17.
Rooke, J A, Koskela, L and Kagioglou, M (2009) Informality in organization and research: a review and a proposal. Construction Management and Economics, 27(10), 913–22.
Styhre, A (2009) Tacit knowledge in rock construction work: a study and a critique of the use of the term. Construction Management and Economics, 27(10), 995–1003.