Motivational Impact of Work Crews
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 113, Issue 2
Abstract
Unionized construction workers in a major midwestern city are surveyed to collect data on the workers' perceptions of their workcrews. Data are analyzed using factor analysis and five elements of work crew functioning are identified: general effectiveness, openness, cohesion, goal clarity, and goal difficulty. The relationships between these variables and the workers' motivation, reported performance, and job satisfaction are analyzed. The conclusion reached is that contractors must manage their workcrews in terms of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. By doing this, worker performance and satisfaction can be increased.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 113 • Issue 2 • June 1987
Pages: 208 - 221
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Copyright © 1987 ASCE.
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Published online: Jun 1, 1987
Published in print: Jun 1987
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