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Al Hatmi, H (2012) Business relationships: A cross-culture management investigation in the UAE construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Alblooshi, M (2021) Exploring the influence of management style on job satisfaction: The case of construction companies in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: security; wages; job satisfaction; employee; UAE; United Arab Emirates; productivity; focus group; interview
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2787197016
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The objectives of this study are twofold. The first and main objective is to establish whether a correlation exists between the management style within construction companies in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and employee job satisfaction, and if so, what the implications are for the level of job satisfaction in the overall work situation. The second is to identify those factors that have a direct impact on productivity. In order to determine whether an empirically provable relationship exists between management style and job satisfaction and productivity, and if so what that relationship means, the study was conducted using a mixed methods approach involving the use of questionnaires, interviews, observations, and focus group work with managers (12) and employees (125) working at ten construction companies in Abu Dhabi.Analysis of the data revealed a significant correlation between management style and job satisfaction. Specifically, the practice of authoritarian management produced dissatisfaction among employees with their jobs, and consequently, lowered their performance and productivity. Hence, based on the responses from the research sample, the study concludes that the low levels of employee job satisfaction are predominantly related to the adverse managerial styles experienced by employees. The existence of a clear link between managerial styles and employees’ job dissatisfaction and performance was absolutely evident, and from this finding it can be asserted that in the case of the Abu Dhabi construction industry, it is the managerial styles adopted rather than other factors such as job security or wages, that determine job satisfaction and performance levels. Further findings drawn from the points discussed within the literature review link with the research analysis, suggesting that managers should be adaptable in their involvement with employees and seek to engage productively with them.The study hypotheses which argue that management styles do affect the way employees carry out their work are supported by the analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data. Therefore, the study recommends the redesign of Human Resource practices, specifically in relation to managerial styles as a means of increasing the level of employee job satisfaction within the Abu Dhabi construction industry. That said, it is acknowledged that whilst the study undoubtedly emphasises the importance of management style, it may take a long time for managers in Abu Dhabi constructive companies to learn the right styles to manage effectively. Such a shift to productive management may be hampered since managers have different preferences and personalities that predispose their response and some may not take positively to those managerial styles that are identified as necessary.
Ashworth, S J (2021) The evolution of facility management (FM) in the building information modelling (BIM) process: An opportunity to use critical success factors (CSF) for optimising built assets, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Brady, L (2019) An investigation into the management of energy performance for building services systems: design to operation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Brennan, M C E (2014) Sustainable construction in the 21st century: An educational perspective to shifting the paradigm, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Bryde, D J (2000) Project management: uses, structures, systems and influences, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Cotgrave, A J (2008) Achieving literacy in sustainability: shifting the paradigm for construction management education, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
Dakhil, A (2013) The contribution of the construction industry to economic development in Libya, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
Damoah, I S (2015) An investigation into the causes and effects of project failure in government projects in developing countries: Ghana as a case study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University.
Demir, S T (2013) AgiLean PM: a unifiying strategic framework to manage construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
Hall, M A (2000) International Construction Management: the cultural dimension, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
Hussien, A (2017) ARGILE: a conceptual framework combining augmented reality with agile philosophy for the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
Ibrahim, M H I (2011) Corporate environmental disclosure: a case from the Libyan construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
Kader, A S A (1997) Cost modelling for inland waterway transport systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University (United Kingdom).
Kelly, C L (2019) Development of a site selection tool based in life cycle assessment (LCA), for tidal power schemes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Kokkarinen, N I A (2012) Development of a measurement tool to assess sustainability in the built environment curriculum using psychological constructs, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Marsh, D (2017) Building information modelling (BIM) and the UK quantity surveying organisation: A framework for value creation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Menoka, B (2014) Stakeholder engagement and sustainability-related project performance in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
Mulliner, E K (2012) A model for the complex assessment of sustainable housing affordability, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Pauli, L C (2023) Utilising the principles of blockchain technology for managing road infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Liverpool John Moores University.
Prochorskaite, A (2016) An investigation of the 'soft' features of sustainable and healthy housing design: exploring stakeholder preferences and their provision in new housing developments, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.
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Wijekoon, K A D N C (2020) Optimising the adoption of building information modelling (BIM) in facilities management (FM): a model for value enhancement, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University.