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Carmichael, D G (1986) Shovel-truck queues: a reconciliation of theory and practice. Construction Management and Economics, 4(02), 161-77.

Gray, C (1986) 'Intelligent' construction time and cost analysis. Construction Management and Economics, 4(02), 135-50.

Mastrandrea, F (1986) The liability of the construction project manager. Construction Management and Economics, 4(02), 105-34.

Peer, S (1986) An improved systematic activity sampling technique for work study. Construction Management and Economics, 4(02), 151-9.

Pretorius, F I H and Taylor, R G (1986) Conflict and individual coping behaviour in informal matrix organizations with the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 4(02), 87-104.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: conflict; coping ; matrix organization; organization design; stress
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198600000009
  • Abstract:

    In this paper the use of formal and informal matrix organizations in the South African construction industry are discussed; with the specific purpose of examining inter-personal conflict and of determining the psychological coping techniques of professional personnel in these organizations are presented in the form of case study material. The general conclusion is that although such organizations may be successful in the management of construction projects in South Africa, they do not always contribute to the psychological well-being of employees.