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Emmitt, S (2001) Technological gatekeepers: the management of trade literature by design offices. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(01), 2–8.

Gibb, A G F and Isack, F (2001) Client drivers for construction projects: implications for standardization. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(01), 46–58.

Gilbert, G L and Walker, D H T (2001) Motivation of Australian white-collar construction employees: a gender issue?. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(01), 59–66.

Glass, J and Baiche, B (2001) Perceptions of hybrid concrete construction in the UK construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(01), 67–77.

Lam, K C, Hu, T, Ng, S T, Yuen, R K K, Lo, S M and Wong, C T C (2001) Using an adaptive genetic algorithm to improve construction finance decisions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(01), 31–45.

Liu, A M-M and Fellows, R (2001) An Eastern perspective on partnering. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(01), 9–19.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: behaviour; goal setting; partnering; self; trust;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/search/expand?pub=infobike://bsc/ecam/2001/00000008/00000001/art00173&unc=
  • Abstract:
    Researchers have written extensively on the partnering approach in project procurement. Some emphasize it as a process, i.e. how it works in terms of the project structure, signing of agreements, etc., and others emphasize the nature of the partnering culture dimensions, i.e. how it works in terms of operating in trust and harmony. It is postulated that the Confucian concept of self-cultivation is central to the development of the values of trust and harmony. Western perspectives on the partnering culture are relatively abundant in writing; the intention of this paper is to complement existing literature with an Eastern perspective to develop a behavioural model of partnering. This paper examines the partnering dimensions and postulates that an understanding of (1) the Eastern concept of self and self-cultivation, and (2) the central role of goal setting at strategic and project levels will enhance goal attainment in partnering.

Tookey, J E, Murray, M, Hardcastle, C and Langford, D A (2001) Construction procurement routes: re-defining the contours of construction procurement. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(01), 20–30.