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Abraham, D M and Yeh, M H J (1999) Breakwater construction: an effective method for industrial waste utilization. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 145–54.
Al-Tabtabai, H and Alex, A P (1999) Using genetic algorithms to solve optimization problems in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 121–32.
Alshawi, M and Hassan, Z (1999) Integrated models for construction planning: object flow and relationship. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 197–212.
Bhokha, S and Ogunlana, S O (1999) Application of artificial neural network to forecast construction duration of buildings at the pre-design stage. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 133–44.
Bowen, P A, Pearl, R G and Edwards, P J (1999) Client briefing processes and procurement method selection: a South African study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 91–104.
Emmitt, S (1999) Architectural management: an evolving field. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 188–96.
Liu, A M-M (1999) A research model of project complexity and goal commitment effects on project outcome. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 105–11.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: goal commitment; project complexity; outcome
- ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
- URL: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1365-232x.1999.00082.x/abs
- Abstract:
Essentially, performance evaluation is a human behavioural phenomenon involving a cognitive perceptual process. Project performance has two attributes, at least: (1) the individual's expected performance (manifested as assigned goals); and (2) the individual's perceived actual performance. Evaluation comprises the comparison of these two attributes. The present paper develops a research model for project outcome evaluation designed to examine the effects of the two moderators, goal commitment and project complexity, on the perceived project performance of project participants. It is postulated that: (1) there is a positive monotonic relationship between goal difficulty and performance, but that this is moderated by project complexity; (2) difficult goals lead to higher performance, but that this will happen only when the project participant is committed to the goal; and (3) the transferability of critical success factors to enhance/improve the performance of subsequent projects has to be examined and applied in the light of the effects of these two moderators on project performance.
Ndekugri, I and McDonnell, B (1999) Differing site conditions risks: a FIDIC/engineering and construction contract comparison. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 177–87.
Ng, S T, Skitmore, M R and Smith, N J (1999) Decision-makers' perceptions in the formulation of pre-qualification criteria. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 155–65.
Walker, A and Wing, C K (1999) The relationship between construction project management theory and transaction cost economics. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 166–76.
Wantanakorn, D, Mawdesley, M J and Askew, W H (1999) Management errors in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 112–20.