International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure 2019
Pragmatic Evaluation of Owner and Manager Influence toward Effective Management of Small-Medium Construction Company in South Africa
Publication: International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure 2019: Leading Resilient Communities through the 21st Century
ABSTRACT
The economic success of any nation hinges on the functionality of small-to-medium construction company, and cooperate owners’ and managers’ competencies toward economic growth. However, the competencies of the owners and managers of small and medium construction organization to grow the economy and create job opportunities are challenged. Consequently, unemployment and poverty is the result in South Africa. This necessitates the evaluation of owner and manager influence toward effective management of small and medium construction company. The objective of the study is to significantly improve the performance of the owners and managers of SMEs. Outcome of this study was achieved based on mixed method used. Data was collected from operators through questionnaires. Data collected were analysed through descriptive statistics, and result was validated among the operators. The results are: lack of adequate training of owners and managers; and poor management of financial resources for productivity. Thus, indicators that predicted economic improvement was established, and variable that predicted failure of owners and managers was proven for the national economic growth.
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International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure 2019: Leading Resilient Communities through the 21st Century
Pages: 301 - 308
Editors: Mikhail V. Chester, Ph.D., Arizona State University, and Mark Norton, Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8265-0
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© 2019 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Nov 4, 2019
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